Bulls Fighting

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a large herd of bison. The perspective is elevated, showcasing numerous bison spread across a plain. Two bison are seen in the foreground engaging in a struggle. In the background, the herd is dispersed across the grassy expanse leading toward the horizon. The horizon is high in the image with distant bison and some trees. The sky above shows soft tan, brown, and hints of blue, possibly indicating dawn or dusk. The brushstrokes are smooth, conveying movement among the bison. Earthy tones dominate the color palette, with deep browns of the bison contrasting the lighter greens and yellows of the grass.