Starting on the Hunt c. 20th century

Editor: Here we have Hans Kleiber's "Starting on the Hunt." It's difficult to put a date on this work, but regardless, the etching is quite evocative, and I'm struck by the contrast between the figures in the boats and the seemingly untouched nature surrounding them. What does this image bring to mind for you? Curator: This piece compels us to consider the historical context of hunting and its relationship to ideas of masculinity, wilderness, and dominion over the natural world. What narratives are being subtly reinforced here, and whose voices are missing from this idyllic scene? Editor: That's an interesting point. I hadn't thought about the power dynamics at play. Curator: By examining these artworks through a lens of critical theory, we can start unraveling the complex threads of history and cultural representation. It prompts us to question what stories are told and, more importantly, whose stories are left untold. Editor: It really gives me a new perspective on what art can represent. Thanks for pointing that out.