Poacher c. 19th century

Editor: This is Paul Huet's "Poacher," and I find the composition so intriguing, the figure almost melts into the landscape. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Well, the poacher embodies the archetype of the trickster, doesn't he? Hidden within the dense foliage, blurring the lines between civilization and the wild. Note how the gnarled tree mirrors his own cunning. Editor: So, it's less about the act of poaching and more about the symbolism of existing outside societal norms? Curator: Precisely! Huet invites us to consider the primal instincts that lie beneath the surface, both within the individual and society itself. The "Poacher" taps into our collective memory of the untamed. What do you think? Editor: That's a new way to see landscapes, thanks for expanding my perspective on Huet's imagery.