Elephant Hunt (Dore)
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Elephant Hunt (Dore)
An intrepid hunter takes on an entire herd of elephants and fires at one of them from point-blabk range. In a moment he will be trampled to death, and serve him right
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1860 Dore Elephant Elephants Entire Fires Herd Hunt Hunter Intrepid Moment Point Range Serve Takes Trampled
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking image, titled "Elephant Hunt" by the renowned English artist Gustave Dore, captures the raw intensity and danger of big game hunting in the 19th century. The intrepid hunter at the center of the scene stands defiantly against an entire herd of elephants, his determined gaze locked on the largest bull in the herd. With a single-minded focus, he takes aim and fires from point-blank range, the smoke from his gun billowing around him. Historically, elephant hunting was a popular pastime among European aristocrats and explorers in Africa during the late 1800s. The large ivory tusks of the elephant were highly prized for their value in the ivory trade, making them a lucrative target for hunters. However, the risks were immense, as evidenced by the hunter's precarious position in this print. The moment of truth is about to unfold. The elephants, enraged by the hunter's intrusion, charge towards him, their massive forms dwarfing the small figure of the hunter. In a moment, he will be trampled to death, and serve him right for disturbing their peaceful existence. The hunter's fate serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers and ethical complexities of big game hunting during this period. This print, created by Gustave Dore in the mid-1800s, is a poignant and powerful representation of the human-animal conflict that defined much of the colonial era in Africa. It is a testament to the courage and folly of mankind in the face of nature's most magnificent creatures.
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