WEST: SHOOTING BUFFALO. The Far West: shooting buffalo on the line of the Kansas-Pacific Railroad. Wood engraving, American, 1871
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WEST: SHOOTING BUFFALO. The Far West: shooting buffalo on the line of the Kansas-Pacific Railroad. Wood engraving, American, 1871
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Media ID 7515547
1871 Animal Buffalo Hunt Hunter Kansas Pacific Railway Kill Rifle Shoot Steam Train Westward Expansion Wild West Gunmen
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "WEST: SHOOTING BUFFALO" takes us back to the late 19th century in America, during a time of great westward expansion and exploration. The wood engraving, created by an anonymous American artist in 1871, showcases a scene on the line of the Kansas-Pacific Railroad. In this image, we witness a group of men engaged in buffalo hunting along the railway. Clad in rugged attire and armed with rifles, these hunters epitomize the adventurous spirit that characterized this era. With their eyes fixed on their prey, they aim to bring down these majestic animals for various purposes - from sustenance to trade. The presence of a steam train further emphasizes the significance of transportation during this period. As settlers pushed further into uncharted territories, railways played a crucial role in connecting communities and facilitating travel across vast distances. However, it is important to recognize that this artwork also reflects upon darker aspects of history. The mass killing of buffalo had severe consequences for Native American tribes who relied on them for survival. This image serves as a reminder not only of human conquest but also its impact on wildlife and indigenous cultures. Overall, "WEST: SHOOTING BUFFALO" transports us back to an iconic moment in American history when hunters roamed freely through untamed landscapes while progress surged forward along iron tracks.
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