"A Buffalo"
Artist
Cephas G. Childs
(1793 - 1871)
Date1790-1820
MediumCopper engraving, ink, paper
Dimensions7 1/2 × 10 in. (19.1 × 25.4 cm)
ClassificationsPrints & Printmaking
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, 1979 General Obligation Bonds
Object numberPC1982.64.1
DescriptionRather stout-looking, slightly-stylized portrayal of a bison amidst rococco vegetation. Rearing on its hind quarters, the animal is neatly combed w/short curly hair and locks, its eyes looking positively dilated. No.59 (plate XLIII) from Vol. II (pages 348) of an unknown title.On View
Not on viewTerms
ca. 1945
ca. 1950