Self-portrait as a hunter in a landscape - Alexandre-François Desportes
c. 1690-1720
About this artwork
The painting depicts the artist, Alexandre-François Desportes, in a self-portrait as a hunter, elegantly dressed and seated in a vast landscape, accompanied by his loyal hunting dogs and a horse, with freshly caught game arranged at his feet.
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Alexandre-François Desportes was a celebrated animal painter to the French kings Louis XIV and Louis XV, known for his ability to capture the vivacity of animals and the details of hunting scenes. This self-portrait showcases his profound connection to his subjects, often portraying himself amidst the very animals and landscapes he so masterfully depicted, blending portraiture with genre and still life.
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Self-portrait as a hunter in a landscape - Alexandre-François Desportes
Alexandre-François Desportes, c. 1690-1720
