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American Bison

American Bison

Date1801
MediumHand-Colored Copperplate Engraving
Dimensionssight: 5 7/8 × 8 1/4 in. (14.9 × 21 cm) frame: 12 × 15 1/4 in. (30.5 × 38.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Pierce Collection from Roy Pierce and Winnifred Poland Pierce, National Museum of Wildlife Art
Object numberW2001.167.019
ClassificationsPrint
On View
Not on view
DescriptionProfile of a standing buffalo with head turned to front, exaggerated features.
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