Berenjacht in India 1819

"Berenjacht in India" (1819) by Henri Merke (1760-1820) is a hand-colored etching depicting a hunting scene in India. The artwork shows a group of hunters on horseback chasing a bear through a field of sugarcane, accompanied by hunting dogs. The detailed depiction of the hunters' attire, the landscape, and the animals creates a vivid and immersive scene, showcasing the popularity of hunting in colonial India during the 19th century. The print's dimensions are 340mm x 445mm. The artwork is a valuable document of both the history of hunting and the artistic styles of the time.