Het jagtvermaak 1875 - 1903

Here is the audio guide script for the artwork provided: This color print, titled "Het jachtvermaak" or "The Hunting Pleasure," was made by Jan de Haan. Likely intended as a children's print, it depicts various scenes of hunting. The printmaking technique used to create this work is lithography. It involves drawing on a stone or metal plate with a greasy crayon, then applying ink which adheres only to the drawn areas. The print is then made by pressing paper against the plate. Lithography allowed for relatively quick and inexpensive reproduction, making images like these accessible to a wide audience. The material qualities of the print, its flat surface and graphic style, reflect the industrial processes of its production. The scenes of hunting evoke a specific social context, hinting at the leisure activities of the upper classes. By understanding how it was made, and the social context of its production, we can move beyond simply seeing this image as a quaint scene and consider its wider cultural implications.