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Rungius Studio Photograph, Courtesy Glenbow
Image: Rungius Studio Photograph, Courtesy Glenbow
On Their Guard
Rungius Studio Photograph, Courtesy Glenbow

On Their Guard

Artist/Maker Carl Rungius United States, born Germany, 1869 - 1959
Date1910
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensionsimage: 28 x 38 in. (71.1 x 96.5 cm)
Credit LineLocation Unknown
Object numberCC.0078
ClassificationsPainting
Signed
lower right, C. Rungius
Inscribed
lower left, © C. R.
Subject
Categorywildlife
Description"On their Guard. Two moose, a bull and a cow, standing on a height, both looking in the same direction. Front view of bull and right side view of cow," from 1910 copyright registration card (Class G: Works of Art).
Two moose depicted. Curatorial Remarks
Copyright title/description: On their guard.
Copyright proprietor: Rungius (Carl), Brooklyn, N.Y.
Class G, XXc. no. 36289, Dec. 23, 1910. 
Copyright card at Glenbow:
On their Guard. Two moose, a bull and a cow, standing on a height, both looking in the same direction. Front view of bull and right side view of cow. By Carl Rungius.
December 23, 1910, Class G, XXc., No. 36289.
 
Back of photograph from Rungius Studio Collection at Glenbow reads, "Property of / Arthur H. Harlow & Co. / 42 East 57th St. / size 28 x 38 / Title: In Moose Country. / Price $1000." PA-1875-154. 

Second title and dimensions also found in Glenbow film negative folder.

Appears to be a mountainous setting, perhaps the Yukon, but not entirely clear.