Alade Joseph Lorentz

Alade Joseph Lorentz was an artist active in the field of printmaking, documented specifically around 1842, confirming their stature as a nineteenth-century graphic artist. The known body of work consists exclusively of prints, with eight examples currently represented across various institutional holdings.

This verifiable output is notable for its inclusion in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, establishing the historical significance and museum-quality of Lorentz's production. The known works derive from a series titled Les Plaisirs de la chasse (The Pleasures of the Hunt), which explores various scenarios related to hunting. Specific pieces represented in collections include Les Plaisirs de la chasse: Chasse par le sanglier, Les Plaisirs de la chasse: L'Arrêt, and Les Plaisirs de la chasse: Le Chasseur prévoyant. Other documented works from the series are Les Plaisirs de la chasse: Le plus bécasse des deux n'est pas celui qu'on pense and Les Plaisirs de la chasse: Maladresse. These historical Alade Joseph Lorentz prints are sometimes released into the public domain, making them available as high-quality prints for study and archival preservation.