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The West
Artist
Russell, Charles Marion
(1864 - 1926)
Date1913
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensionscanvas: 12 1/4 × 16 1/4 in. (31.1 × 41.3 cm)
frame: 19 × 23 in. (48.3 × 58.4 cm)
frame: 19 × 23 in. (48.3 × 58.4 cm)
ClassificationsART, 2-DIMENSIONAL
Credit LineBequest of Clara S. Peck
Object number83.46.19 F
DescriptionSmall horizontal rectangular scene, depicting buffalo being confronted by wolf; main figure of buffalo dominates center of canvas; this buffalo turning around toward viewer to confront wolf, which has come up from behind; in middle ground is rest of herd, descending distant hill to valley below; distant mountains and buttes in background which fade into clear blue sky.Collections
- Art of the American West
On View
Remington & Russell Gallery