The Buffalo Hunt [No. 39]
Object Details
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Date
1919
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Object Type
Paintings
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Medium
Oil on canvas
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Dimensions
30 1/8 x 48 1/8 in.
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Inscriptions
Recto:
signed l.l.: C M Russell [skull] \ ©
dated l.c.: 1919
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Collection Name
Amon G. Carter Collection
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Credit Line
Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Amon G. Carter Collection
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Accession Number
1961.146
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Copyright
Public domain
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Remington and RussellFebruary 25–May 24, 2015
This exhibition of paintings and sculptures selected from the Carter’s extensive collection offers visitors an opportunity to gain insight into the works of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, two of the greatest practitioners of the art of the American West.
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Wild Spaces, Open Seasons: Hunting and Fishing in American ArtOctober 7, 2017–January 7, 2018
Wild Spaces, Open Seasons brings together iconic works that explore outdoor subjects from the early 19th century to World War II, exploring American artists’ fascination with depicting a communion with nature that was receding in the face of industrialization.
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What tools do artists use to convey a sense of movement and tension?
What could be the impact of a portrayal of an ethnic or racial group by an artist from outside of that group?
What elements contribute to a sensitive portrayal of a person or group of people?
How have artists addressed the evolving role of hunting in the culture of the United States?
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Grades 4–8
Activity 1
Today, books are made into movies, video games, and graphic novels. They all depict the same story, but in a different medium. Challenge students to translate this painted buffalo hunt into a new medium, a video game. Their game should include activities as characters prepare for the hunt and use the buffalo as a resource after a successful hunt. Students should consider their points system. Does it emphasize the individual or the team? Does it focus on cooperation or competition?Activity 2
In this painting, Russell depicts a single moment of tension and action during a hunt. However, he implies a narrative through the details he includes. Students will extend this moment into a narrative by taking on the perspective of one character and discuss the preparations for the hunt and the activities following a successful hunt.
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