Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810–1879)

Pierre-Jules Mêne Valet de Chasse Louis XV and his pack is a bronze composition that depicts the world of court hunting. The horseman’s restrained control and the movement of the pack of dogs in front of him organize into a unified scene. The emphasis is on the order of roles and the segmented structure of the action. The work is one of Pierre-Jules Mêne's most sought-after and well-known compositions.