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A hyena devoured by a polar bear at a menagerie (colour litho)
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A hyena devoured by a polar bear at a menagerie (colour litho)
2782253 A hyena devoured by a polar bear at a menagerie (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hyena devoured by a polar bear at a menagerie. Hyene Devoree Par Un Ours Blanc. Illustration for Le Petit Parisien (Supplement Litteraire Illustre), 10 November 1901.); © Look and Learn
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Bear Bears Cage Captive Captivity Devoured Devouring Horror Hyena Keepers Killed Menagerie Polar Bear Whip Killing
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This and chilling photograph captures a gruesome scene within the confines of a menagerie. In this colour litho print, created by an anonymous French School artist in the 20th century, we witness the horrifying sight of a hyena being devoured by a polar bear. The Private Collection that houses this print has preserved an unsettling moment frozen in time. The image portrays the stark reality of life in captivity for these wild creatures. The hyena's fate is sealed as it becomes prey to its powerful predator, surrounded by iron bars that symbolize confinement and helplessness. The keepers stand nearby, armed with whips but unable to intervene or prevent this tragic outcome. Published as an illustration for Le Petit Parisien (Supplement Litteraire Illustre) on November 10th, 1901, this artwork serves as a haunting reminder of the brutality inherent in human attempts to control and display nature. It evokes feelings of horror and empathy towards both animals involved - one killed mercilessly while another survives at the expense of its fellow captive. Through this print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are confronted with questions about our responsibility towards wildlife and their rightful place outside cages and enclosures. It serves as a poignant reflection on mankind's relationship with animals throughout history – one filled with awe-inspiring wonder but also marred by exploitation and tragedy.
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