Il Bissonte

Artist/Maker Artist Unknown

Datec. 1815

MediumEtching with engraving

Dimensionsimage: 14 × 10 1/2 in. (35.6 × 26.7 cm) frame: 23 × 19 1/4 in. (58.4 × 48.9 cm)

ClassificationsPrint

Credit LineThe Pierce Collection from Roy Pierce and Winnifred Poland Pierce, National Museum of Wildlife Art

Terms

Object numberW2001.167.017

DescriptionA fanciful buffalo on a sliver of land with vegetation surrounding it. Accompanied by the catalogue test: This charming American buffalo with his head swung toward the viewer and his tongue extended between his teeth seems to be a composite based on 18th century engravings by Catesby, Buchon and others. The image is more crisply executed and possessed of Italian style"

Status

Not on view