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La chasse au feu en Amerique (engraving)
7194462 La chasse au feu en Amerique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La chasse au feu en Amerique. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot, 1867-68).); © Look and Learn
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Bloodsports Bonefires Brazier Braziers Campfire Contryside Deer Disastrous Fires Fallow Deer Fawn Fires Flammable Green Pastures La Chasse Illustree Red Flames Roe Deer Rural Area Rural Landscape Rural Life Rural Region Rural Scene Stag State Hunting Flames Four Elements
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La Chasse au Feu en Amerique - A Glimpse into 19th Century Rural Life
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. This photo print, titled "La Chasse au Feu en Amerique" offers a fascinating glimpse into the rural landscapes of 19th century America. Created by an anonymous French School artist in the late 1800s, this engraving captures the essence of countryside living during that era. The image showcases lush green pastures and a serene rural scene, transporting viewers to a time when life revolved around nature and its bountiful offerings. The focal point is a hunting expedition, highlighting the importance of state-sanctioned hunts as bloodsports were popular recreational activities back then. Amidst the picturesque backdrop, various species of deer - including stags, fawns, fallow deer, and roe deer - roam freely. These majestic animals symbolize both wildlife diversity and man's harmonious coexistence with nature during that period. However, it is impossible to ignore one element that adds drama to this idyllic setting: fire. The presence of bonefires, braziers, campfires ignites curiosity about their purpose within this context. Perhaps they represent warmth on chilly evenings or serve as beacons for hunters navigating through dense forests. Yet fires can also be disastrous if not contained properly; their red flames remind us of their destructive potential. This juxtaposition between tranquility and danger highlights how humans must tread carefully when interacting with nature's four elements – earth (countryside), air (wildlife), water (rural region), and fire itself. Overall, "La Chasse au Feu en Amerique" encapsulates an era where rural life thrived amidst breathtaking landscapes while emphasizing mankind's complex relationship with nature's wonders – all beautifully captured in black-and-white engraving by an unknown French artist from the 19th century.
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