Le loup et le chasseur (The Wolf and the Hunter)
1756
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1756
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a wolf and a hunter in a dramatic scene. It's an intense moment between the two. The wolf is shown in a defensive position, while the hunter is ready to attack. The hunter's facial expression and the wolf's body language tell us a story. To learn more about this style of art, look up the technique: etching.