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Train Passengers on the Kansas Pacific Railroad, shooting buffalo for sport in
PNP332186 Train Passengers on the Kansas Pacific Railroad, shooting buffalo for sport in the 1870s (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22384458
© Peter Newark Western Americana / Bridgeman Images
American Landscape Firing Gunfire Locomotion Locomotive Old West Passenger Scattering Train Track Wild Animal Wild Animals Wild West America Continent
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This print captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the daring and adventurous spirit of train passengers on the Kansas Pacific Railroad during the 1870s. In this vividly colored lithograph by American School, we witness an extraordinary scene as these brave individuals engage in buffalo hunting for sport. The wild west comes alive as gunfire erupts from the moving locomotive, echoing through the vast American landscape. Passengers take aim at majestic buffalo, their shots scattering across the open plains. The intensity of this spectacle is palpable, with each firing creating a thrilling sense of anticipation. As we delve into this image, it becomes clear that it represents more than just a hunt. It symbolizes America's pioneering spirit and its relentless pursuit of progress and conquest over nature. The train track stretching into the distance serves as a metaphor for Manifest Destiny – forging ahead towards new frontiers. Amidst all this action lies an underlying tension between man and beast. The powerful presence of these wild animals reminds us that they too are fighting to survive in their natural habitat against encroaching civilization. Intriguingly framed within Peter Newark Western Americana's private collection, this photograph offers us a glimpse into an era long gone but not forgotten – when adventure awaited around every corner and untamed landscapes stretched endlessly before our eyes.
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