This is a painting with a central focus on a bison being pursued by a figure on horseback. The scene is set in a grassy prairie under a cloudy sky. The bison is depicted with detailed brown fur and expressive eyes, appearing to move swiftly. A galloping horse is shown next to the bison, with attention to its mane and motion to suggest speed. The composition is enclosed in an oval with a muted border. The style is reminiscent of George Catlin, known for his depictions of Native American life and wildlife.
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Buffalo Chase

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1861/1869

Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 46.3 x 63 cm (18 1/4 x 24 13/16 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line
Paul Mellon Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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