Drie vrouwen, een man met een jachtgeweer en twee honden, vermoedelijk in Frankrijk 1904

This photograph, titled 'Three Women, a Man with a Rifle and Two Dogs, Presumably in France' was taken by Delizy. The image seems to capture a moment of leisure within the French upper class. We see a man with a hunting rifle, accompanied by three women and their dogs, all neatly arranged in a pastoral landscape. In that time, hunting was a preserve of the aristocracy, symbolizing status and power. The women, though not directly participating in the hunt, are present, suggesting their involvement in the social rituals associated with this activity. The photograph's composition, the subjects' attire, and the setting itself reflect the rigid social structures and gender roles prevalent at the time. Yet, it also offers a glimpse into the intimate lives and relationships within this privileged class. What can be said about the relationship between the women and the men? Are they family? Friends? The photograph invites us to consider the emotional and social dynamics at play within this carefully constructed scene.