Jager ligt op de loer 1875

"Jager ligt op de loer" (The Hunter Lies in Wait) is an 1875 etching by Belgian artist Felicien Rops. The print depicts a hunter lying prone in a snowy field, his rifle pointed towards the horizon, awaiting prey. The scene is rendered in stark detail, with the hunter’s figure silhouetted against the snow-covered landscape. The work is a commentary on the nature of hunting and the hunter's relentless pursuit of prey, highlighting the brutal and violent nature of the act. It is a fine example of Rops' mastery of etching, a technique he used to create a sense of depth and realism in his work.