The Genius of Hunting at The Louvre, Paris

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The Masterpiece of Hunting is a grand bronze statue crafted by Jean-Baptiste de Bay (Nantes, 1802 - Paris, 1862). The initial plaster model was unveiled at the prestigious Salon in 1836 after its completion and subsequently placed in the beautiful Jardin du Luxembourg. It was later relocated to the main sculpture gallery at The Louvre in paris, meticulously restored by the esteemed Pari Mutuel Urbain society. This iconic piece is also known as the Lallali du Cerf, inspired by the renowned painting "The Kill of Deer" created by Gustave Courbet in 1867 and showcased at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The scene depicts a deer being viciously attacked by a pack of hunting dogs, lying motionless on the snowy ground. Two figures stand prominently to the right - Cusenier Jules, a resident of Ornans, and Felix Gaudy, a man from Vuillafans, mounted on horseback. This masterpiece is part of the long-standing tradition of representing hunting scenes, dating back to the seventeenth century. Courbet employs a harsh, realistic style reminiscent of Flemish models. Hunting scenes are a recurring theme in Courbet's paintings; each step of the chase is meticulously captured. This remarkable object is a part of "Scan The World", a groundbreaking non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. Through this effort, we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for the public to access free of charge. "Scan The World" is an open-source community project; if you have intriguing items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.