30588006

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30588006

The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers

Media ID 20632571

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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage illustration depicting various scenes from a traditional fox hunt, also known as "la chasse à courre" in French. The image is divided into multiple vignettes that capture different moments of the hunting process and mishaps associated with it. At the top left, we see riders on horseback accompanied by hounds setting out for the hunt. Moving to the right, there's an incident where one rider has fallen off his horse while attempting to jump over a hedge. Below this scene are two hunters; one seems to be stuck in a pond while another looks on from solid ground. In the center of the image, there's chaos as horses and riders navigate through rough terrain—some have fallen or are struggling to maintain control. One rider appears to have been thrown off his horse onto a fence. The bottom half of the illustration continues with more humorous misfortunes: A hunter falls headfirst into what looks like hay or straw; another pair struggles with their horses near some rocks; and yet another scene shows someone being bucked off their steed. Finally, at the bottom left corner, we find relative calmness—a group gathers under a tent-like structure possibly for refreshment or rest after an eventful day of hunting. Overall, this artwork captures both the excitement and follies often romanticized in traditional fox hunts with vivid imagery and dynamic composition. The title "L'Aimable Hallali" suggests these scenes may be viewed fondly despite—or perhaps because of—their chaotic nature.

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