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The International Exhibition: "Chamois-Hunters Reposing" by A. De Meuron... 1862. Creator: W Thomas. The International Exhibition: "Chamois-Hunters Reposing" by A. De Meuron... 1862. Creator: W Thomas
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The International Exhibition: "Chamois-Hunters Reposing" by A. De Meuron... 1862. Creator: W Thomas. The International Exhibition: "Chamois-Hunters Reposing" by A. De Meuron... 1862. Creator: W Thomas
The International Exhibition: "Chamois-Hunters Reposing" by A. De Meuron, from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. The geology and meteorology of the elevated region here represented have an unmistakable look of verisimilitude - in the square cleavage of the primary rocks...in the rarefied atmosphere...the cold light, the clear mountain lake, and the suddenly gathering mist, at which the lad leaning on his alpenstock looks with some anxiety. He is thinking, perhaps, of the difficulty of tracing the landmarks home, or of - as chamois-hunting is generally conducted in parties who converge from different points - finding other hunters and the appointed rendezvous...With all the difficulty, however, our hunter, who seems a thoroughly seasoned and experienced old hand, has succeeded in bagging one fine specimen, whose prepared skin may eventually be found on some of our hands or backs, or in some of our kitchens. So the party halt for a little repose before setting off home with their burdensome prize: one lad goes on all fours to slake his thirst with the iced and filtered water of the pure mountain lake, and the old hunter has spread before him his bread and dried pears and brandy-flask, and indulges in the inevitable pipe'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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The International Exhibition: Chamois-Hunters Reposing" by A. De Meuron, captured in this 1862 photograph by W. Thomas, presents a breathtaking scene of alpine hunters taking a moment of rest during their pursuit of the agile and elusive chamois. The painting, which was exhibited at the International Exhibition in London that year, masterfully portrays the rugged beauty of the Alps with its intricately cleaved primary rocks, rarefied atmosphere, and the cold, clear mountain lake. The hunters, who appear to be experienced and seasoned mountaineers, have each claimed their prize - one of them cradling a magnificent chamois, its skin destined for clothing or decoration, while another takes a break and leans on his alpenstock. The lad on all fours quenches his thirst from the icy, filtered water of the lake, while the old hunter spreads out his bread, dried pears, and brandy-flask for a well-deserved repast. The hunters seem to be contemplating the challenges of their journey home, as they converge from different points and must find each other and their rendezvous. The painting's intricate details, such as the hunters' clothing and equipment, the chamois's lifelike features, and the realistic representation of the mountainous terrain, create a vivid and immersive experience for the viewer. The hunters' momentary pause in their pursuit of the chamois serves as a reminder of the beauty and challenges of the natural world, and the rewards that come with perseverance and determination.
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