Grizzly Bears Attacking Buffalo

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of bison in motion, some in a trench and others on the grassy landscape. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, providing a wide view of the scene. The horizon is high with hills, trees, and a vast sky in the background. The brushstrokes give a detailed texture to the bison and the landscape. Earthy tones dominate the color palette, including browns, greens, and soft blue. The scene conveys movement and the vastness of the open plains.