Colonel William F. Cody by Rosa Bonheur. A man in fringed Western attire sits atop a dappled white horse on a dusty trail, set against a backdrop of trees and a soft, cloudy sky.

Colonel William F. Cody

Rosa Bonheur

1889 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful equestrian portrait of the legendary Buffalo Bill by renowned animalier Rosa Bonheur.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with earthy terracotta warmth — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Terracotta clay, Soft gray, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1889 during the French leg of Buffalo Bill's Wild West exhibition, this striking portrait by Rosa Bonheur captures Colonel William F. Cody on his celebrated dappled horse. Known for her technical precision and deep affinity for animal subjects, Bonheur renders the muscularity and spirit of the horse with the same dignity as the iconic rider.