Ouverture de la chasse c. 19th century

"Ouverture de la chasse... Un parisien qui n'est pas habitué à faire la rencontre d'animaux féroces" is a satirical lithograph by Honoré Daumier, dating back to the 19th century. It depicts a Parisian man, comically exaggerated in appearance, encountering a deer in the forest. The man's fear and surprise are evident in his wide eyes and open mouth, contrasting with the deer's calm demeanor. This artwork showcases Daumier's signature style of social commentary, using humor to expose the absurdity of societal norms. The lithograph, originally part of a series titled "Croquis de Chasse," captures the humorous contrast between the city-dweller's unfamiliarity with nature and the natural world's indifference to human anxieties.