Dying Buffalo, Shot with an Arrow (1832-1833)
George Catlin1832-1833 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1872)
Specifications
- Year
- 1832-1833
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1796–1872
About the artwork
This page presents "Dying Buffalo, Shot with an Arrow" (1832-1833), created by George Catlin. Historical background, 1832-1833: Landscape gained new prestige through groups such as the Barbizon painters in France and the Hudson River School in the United States, and by mid-century Realism turned to ordinary people and everyday labour. The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. Background on Plants & Animals: Naturalists and artists often worked together, especially on voyages and in published surveys of flora and fauna. Images of plants and animals are valued both for the care of their observation and for their decorative appeal. It is listed in the Plants & Animals collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"Dying Buffalo, Shot with an Arrow" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Flora and fauna subjects make an interior feel softer and more alive, adding a natural rhythm that works well in both traditional and contemporary spaces. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
American, 1796–1872
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