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The Prairie on Fire
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The Prairie on Fire

Artist/Maker
MediumColored lithograph
Dimensionsimage: 5 5/8 × 8 1/2 in. (14.3 × 21.6 cm)
ClassificationsPrint
Credit LineThe Pierce Collection from Roy Pierce and Winnifred Poland Pierce, National Museum of Wildlife Art
Terms
    Object numberW2001.167.040
    DescriptionA herd of bison run to the left, fleeing from a fire englufing the prarie on the right side. Dark clouds of smoke fill the sky and flames can be seen in the distance.
    Status
    Not on view
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