1790
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Landscape with Boar Hunt is a 1790 oil by Philip James de Loutherbourg, a Rococo painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
In this painting, a group of hunters in red coats are shown chasing a boar through a rocky, mountainous landscape. The hunters are on horseback, with one of them holding a spear. The boar is running down a rocky path, with trees and bushes surrounding it. The painting features a mix of dark and light colors, with the rocky terrain and trees depicted in shades of brown and green. The sky above is cloudy and gray, adding to the dramatic atmosphere of the scene. This painting is an example of the work of Philip James de Loutherbourg, an artist known for his dramatic and detailed landscapes.
Philip James de Loutherbourg, RA (born Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg; 31 October 1740 – 11 March 1812) was a French-born British painter who became known for his large naval works, his elaborate set designs for…
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