The Hunter And His Pack / Dated 1908 / Oil On Canvas

Beautiful hunting scene, signed JL Conge (?) and dated 1908 lower right, oil on canvas depicting a huntsman in traditional uniform, surrounded by six hunting dogs, in a picturesque rural setting. Standing in a dignified posture, the figure is dressed in a particularly elaborate hunting uniform: dark blue jacket with red lapels, white baldric, light-colored breeches, riding boots, and a wide-brimmed hat. He holds a shotgun, more as an attribute than a tool. His appearance evokes the great French hunting traditions of the late 19th century, when hunting with hounds was a codified practice, inherited from the nobility. The pack dogs, probably Anglo-French or hounds, are depicted with great care and realism, each in a lively, attentive attitude or in motion. The artist demonstrates a true animal sensitivity and attention to detail in this scene full of character.

57 x 47 without frame
65 x 55 with frame