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Des Conflits entre chasseurs et propriétaires, 1865. Creator: Félicien Rops
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Des Conflits entre chasseurs et propriétaires, 1865. Creator: Félicien Rops
Des Conflits entre chasseurs et proprietaires, 1865. From Des conflits entre chasseurs et proprietaires, frontispiece
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Des Conflits entre chasseurs et propriétaires," or "The Conflicts between Hunters and Landowners," is a captivating etching by the Belgian artist Félicien Rops, created in the 1860s. This evocative frontispiece, published as the cover art for a book of the same name, masterfully depicts a tense scene of conflict between hunters and landowners in rural Flanders, Belgium, during the nineteenth century. The image is rich in symbolism and detail. In the foreground, a hunter, dressed in traditional attire, brandishes a gun, ready to fire at a group of dogs that are attacking a landowner and his hounds. The landowner, wearing a top hat and holding a whip, defends himself, while a spider and its intricate web can be seen in the background, symbolizing the complex web of relationships and tensions that exist between the hunters and landowners. The contrast between the black and white tones adds to the starkness and intensity of the scene. The hunter and the landowner, both men of the land, are pitted against each other, highlighting the deep-rooted conflicts between those who seek to hunt for sport and those who view the land as their property. The image is a powerful depiction of the complexities of rural life in Belgium during the nineteenth century and is a testament to Rops's skill as an artist and his ability to capture the essence of a scene with intricate detail and nuance. This etching is an essential piece of Belgian art history and a fascinating glimpse into the past. It is currently housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors from around the world.
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