Bear Hunting n.d.

"Bear Hunting" (n.d.) is a lithograph by Victor Adam (1801-1866) currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. The artwork depicts a scene of a man facing off against a large bear, with two other men standing in the background observing the fight. The artist's attention to detail in depicting the muscularity of the bear and the tension in the man's body creates a dynamic and captivating scene of a dangerous encounter between man and nature. The print showcases Adam's talent for capturing the drama and excitement of hunting scenes in a realistic yet theatrical style.