This is a painting of a hunting scene with a bison in a grassy landscape. The bison is surrounded by three horse-mounted hunters. The hunters are flanking the bison from different angles. The horses are depicted in motion, with harnesses suggesting speed. The bison is detailed, with textured fur and a powerful presence. The sky above is depicted in lighter tones. The style is reminiscent of George Catlin, known for his detailed artworks of Native American culture and wildlife.

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Camanchees Lancing a Buffalo Bull

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1861/1869

Medium: oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification: Painting
Dimensions: overall: 46.5 x 61.7 cm (18 5/16 x 24 5/16 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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