Vreemde avonturen bij het visschen en jagen c. 1843 - 1920

"Vreemde avonturen bij het visschen en jagen" (Strange Adventures in Fishing and Hunting) is a series of six comical illustrations by C. Reinhardt, created sometime between 1843 and 1920. Each scene depicts a humorous situation involving fishermen or hunters and the animals they encounter. The artist employs a simple black and white style to capture the absurdity of these situations, using exaggeration and caricature to highlight the humorous aspects of these activities. The artwork exemplifies the genre of caricature, which utilizes exaggeration and satire to bring to life the foibles of humanity. The playful yet relatable nature of the scenes appeals to a wide audience. These illustrations would have been popular in the mid-19th century and are a testament to the enduring appeal of humor and lightheartedness in the depiction of everyday life. The artwork is approximately 442 mm in height and 349 mm in width.