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PNP332187 Train Passengers on the Kansas Pacific Railroad, shooting buffalo for sport in the 1870s (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23205474
© 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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Train Passengers on the Kansas Pacific Railroad, capturing the essence of the untamed American West in the 1870s. This lithograph transports us back to a time when adventure and excitement were found along the iron tracks that stretched across vast landscapes. In this scene, we witness an extraordinary spectacle as passengers aboard the train take part in an exhilarating buffalo hunt. With rifles in hand, they aim at these majestic creatures roaming freely through North America's wild plains. The crackling gunfire echoes through the air as bullets pierce through their intended targets. The image captures both awe-inspiring beauty and conflicting emotions. The American landscape unfolds before our eyes, showcasing its rugged charm and untouched wilderness. However, it also raises questions about humanity's relationship with nature during this era – where sport intertwines with exploitation. As locomotion propels forward on steel wheels, passengers are granted a front-row seat to witness this thrilling display of skill and dominance over nature. Yet amidst all this chaos lies a sense of reverence for these magnificent animals who once roamed freely across what would become known as United States soil. This engraving from Peter Newark Western Americana allows us to delve into history and ponder upon how our perception of wildlife has evolved over time. It serves as a reminder that art can capture not only moments frozen in time but also provoke contemplation about our past actions.
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