The Hunt at Compiègne
Original Language TitleLa Chasse à Compiègne
Alternate TitleLa Chasse à Cours
Manufacturer
Jacquemart et Bénard
(Paris, France, 1791 - 1840)
Artist After
Carle Vernet
(French, 1758 - 1836)
Date1814
MediumWoodblock color printing
DimensionsOverall: 74 × 87 inches (187.96 × 220.98 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Kenneth A. Spencer
Object numberF74-50
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DescriptionForest scene, essentially blues and greens, with enormous trees. Many red-coated riders stand mounted at streams edge watching as hound surround fallen stag. Through trees, in background, carriage can be seen; woman and two boys stand at lower right.
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