How does this artwork elucidate its History?
The painting was done during the winter of 1866–1867. It is in the large format newly adopted by Courbet, as also in A Burial at Ornans and The Artist's Studio. The work was exhibited at the French art salons and academies of 1869. The picture caused some scandal, major formats being previously reserved for noble history paintings rather than hunting scenes.
history painting Ornans A Burial at Ornans The Artist's Studio hunt French art salons and academies