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The Last of the Buffalo, c. 1888 (oil on canvas)
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The Last of the Buffalo, c. 1888 (oil on canvas)
CGW443145 The Last of the Buffalo, c.1888 (oil on canvas) by Bierstadt, Albert (1830-1902); 180.3x301.6 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; Gift of Mary (Mrs. Albert) Bierstadt
Media ID 24680202
© Gift of Mary (Mrs. Albert) Bierstadt / Bridgeman Images
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The Last of the Buffalo - A Haunting Glimpse into America's Vanishing Frontier
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. In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1888, a time when the American frontier was rapidly disappearing. Albert Bierstadt's oil on canvas masterpiece, "The Last of the Buffalo" captures a poignant moment in history that speaks volumes about the clash between progress and nature. Set against a vast and breathtaking landscape of the Great Plains, we witness a dramatic scene unfold. Horseback riders chase after a majestic herd of buffalo, their spears poised for battle. The air is thick with tension as Native Americans engage in an age-old hunting ritual that has sustained them for generations. Yet amidst this pursuit lies evidence of loss and tragedy. Dead buffalo skulls dotting the countryside serve as stark reminders of lives sacrificed for survival. The wounded animals struggle to escape their fate while hunters press on relentlessly. Bierstadt's meticulous brushstrokes bring every detail to life - from the sinewy muscles of horses galloping across open plains to the weariness etched upon each hunter's face. This painting serves as both homage and elegy to these magnificent creatures who once roamed freely across North America. "The Last of the Buffalo" not only showcases Bierstadt's artistic mastery but also prompts us to reflect upon our relationship with nature and how it has been irrevocably altered by human intervention. It stands as a powerful reminder that our actions have consequences - ones that can
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