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American Grizzly Bear
American Grizzly Bear

American Grizzly Bear

Artist/Maker (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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