Wild zwijn aangevallen door honden 1843 - 1844

This print, "Wild Boar Attacked by Dogs", was made by Victor Adam in the 19th century, using lithography. Lithography is a fascinating process. The artist draws on a flat stone with a greasy crayon, then the stone is treated so that ink only sticks to the drawn areas. This allows for detailed, reproducible images. Looking closely, you can see how Adam used this technique to create a dynamic scene. The dense, dark lines bring out the boar's bristly fur and muscular form, contrasting with the smoother, lighter tones of the dogs. Lithography allowed Adam to capture a sense of movement and tension, freezing a moment of wild struggle on a stone surface. Prints like these were not just art; they were a form of mass communication. Sold at relatively low prices, they brought images of nature and hunting scenes into middle-class homes. This print speaks to the rise of industrial production in art, making images accessible while also shaping perceptions of nature and leisure in a rapidly changing society.