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The Bluffers
Artist/Maker
Charles M. Russell
United States, 1864 - 1926
Date1924
MediumBronze
Dimensions7 5/8 × 18 × 9 in. (19.4 × 45.7 × 22.9 cm)
Credit LineJKM Collection, National Museum of Wildlife Art
Object numberM1987.204
ClassificationsSculpture
SignedSigned
Inscribedrear base under Bison: CM RUSSELL
P left: ROMAN BRONZE WORKS NY
DescriptionA bear and bison meet. The bear stands to the left up on its hind legs with his arms out and mouth open as if he is trying to protect his territory against the Bison. The large bison faces the bear and his tail is raised up in the air.On View
Not on viewCharles M. Russell
Charles M. Russell
Charles M. Russell
Charles M. Russell
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