Portraits of Two Grizzly Bears, From Life

Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery

Object Details

Artist
George Catlin, born Wilkes-Barre, PA 1796-died Jersey City, NJ 1872
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The prairies of the 1830s were a paradise for animal predators as well as enthusiastic huntsmen. Eagles, wolves, mountain lions, and grizzly bears were among the beasts hunting the abundant antelope, elk, and buffalo. George Catlin described many encounters between predators and prey, but could only make quick sketches of these incidents as they unfolded, in hopes of capturing the excitement in more finished studio works.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Harrison, Jr.
1839-1840
Object number
1985.66.386,502
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
20 x 27 3/8 in. (50.8 x 69.4 cm)
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Department
Painting and Sculpture
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Animal\bear
Record ID
saam_1985.66.386_502
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7898aa59a-fe13-4ab8-8a01-4eae4aa74034
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