Charles-Louis Kratke (1848-1921) - Rabbit Hunting Scene, Oil on Canvas, 1871

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A finely detailed 19th-century hunting scene by Charles-Louis Kratke (French, 1848–1921), dated 1871. The work captures the intensity of the … Read more A finely detailed 19th-century hunting scene by Charles-Louis Kratke (French, 1848–1921), dated 1871. The work captures the intensity of the hunt, with figures and hounds surrounding their quarry in a forest setting. The dramatic composition and earthy palette reflect the Romantic traditions of 19th-century French painting, blending realism with atmospheric storytelling.



Charles-Louis Kratke was a painter, engraver, and sculptor who studied under Jean-Léon Gérôme and Charles Albert Waltner. He exhibited at the Paris Salon beginning in 1868 and went on to earn medals at international exhibitions, including a bronze at the Universal Exhibition of 1889 and a silver medal in 1900 for works inspired by John Constable. His career spanned painting, sculpture, and engraving, earning him a place among notable French interpretive engravers of the late 19th century.



Artist: Charles-Louis Kratke (French, 1848–1921)
Title: Rabbit Hunting Scene
Year: 1871
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 15” H x 18” W (unframed)
Signature: Signed upper left
Condition: Very good condition, minor wear consistent with age; ready to frame and display.




A rare and atmospheric 19th-century French hunting scene, ideal for collectors of sporting art or Romantic-era European painting. See less