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Le Dompteur Lucas (engraving)
2783140 Le Dompteur Lucas (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Dompteur Lucas. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 25 November 1888.); © Look and Learn
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Le Dompteur Lucas - A Glimpse into the Thrilling World of 19th Century Lion Taming
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. This photo print, titled "Le Dompteur Lucas" takes us back to the exhilarating era of 19th century travel and adventure. The engraving, created by an anonymous French School artist, showcases a dramatic scene from the Journal Des Voyages on November 25,1888. In this heart-pounding image, we witness Frederick Lucas, a renowned British lion tamer and keeper at a Parisian menagerie or zoo. With utmost bravery and skill, he stands fearlessly inside a cage filled with majestic yet dangerous beasts. The atmosphere is charged with excitement as Lucas engages in his perilous profession. The intense gaze exchanged between him and the mighty lion reveals both respect and danger. This snapshot freezes a moment that could lead to either triumph or tragedy; it captures the essence of life-and-death encounters faced by these brave explorers during their voyages across Europe. As viewers delve into this artwork's rich details, they can almost hear the roar of anticipation from spectators who eagerly await each daring performance. However, lurking beneath this thrilling spectacle lies an underlying horror - for not all encounters end well for those who dare challenge nature's wild creatures. "Le Dompteur Lucas" offers us more than just entertainment; it provides insight into our fascination with capturing animals in captivity during that time period. It serves as a reminder of humanity's complex relationship with
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