American Grizzly Bear

Artist/Maker John Woodhouse Audubon (United States, 1812 - 1862)

Datec. 1840

MediumOil on Canvas

Dimensionsimage: 22 × 28 in. (55.9 × 71.1 cm) frame: 26 × 32 in. (66 × 81.3 cm)

ClassificationsPainting

Credit LineJKM Collection, National Museum of Wildlife Art

Terms

Object numberM1987.130

Descriptiongrizzly bear in center of image The bear is walking to the right with his head down towards the ground as if he is searching for something. In the distance the sun is trying to break through the clouds, providing some light and making the form of a mountain visible. The ground is grassy and there is a tree behind the bear to the right. Painting has been extensively retouched.

Status

On view

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