The image shows a landscape with a herd of bison on a slope. The horizon line is high, dividing the grassy field and sky. The bison are spread out, with those closer detailed, and those further away less defined. The brushstrokes are smooth, depicting fur and grass texture realistically. The color palette is serene, with earthy browns of the bison contrasting greens of the grass under a soft blue and grey sky.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1861/1869
- Medium
- oil on card mounted on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 7556 × 5901 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original