The Awakening for hunting 1770

"The Awakening for Hunting," painted by Pietro Longhi in 1770, depicts a group of men preparing for a hunting expedition. The scene, set against a backdrop of a Venetian lagoon, captures the lively energy of the pre-hunt excitement. The central figure, in a scarlet coat, gestures towards the water where a boat filled with ducks sits, while two boys in the background eagerly observe, one holding a gun. Longhi, renowned for his genre scenes of Venetian daily life, captures the authentic details of the period and highlights the social interactions and rituals of the time. This painting is an excellent example of Longhi's mastery of portraying the everyday activities of the Venetian people in a captivating and insightful way.