Hunting trophy with game birds and rabbit, from "L'Artiste" 1850 - 1900

Charles-Alphonse Deblois made this print of a hunting trophy with game birds and a rabbit in 19th-century France. It appeared in "L'Artiste," an influential art journal. The image presents a conventional still life, but its appearance in "L'Artiste" reveals the intersection of art and commerce. "L'Artiste" played a crucial role in shaping artistic taste and promoting artists in the 19th century. It highlights how art was increasingly consumed and commodified. The print reflects the cultural values of the time, particularly the popularity of hunting as a leisure activity among the upper classes. The trophy symbolizes both man's dominion over nature and the pursuit of pleasure. By studying publications like "L'Artiste," we can understand how art was disseminated, discussed, and consumed, as well as how cultural values influenced artistic production during this period.