Hunting a White Rhinoceros on the Crocodile River by Charles Davidson Bell. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a group of hunters with a white rhinoceros on the banks of a river under a canopy of large trees.

Hunting a White Rhinoceros on the Crocodile River

Charles Davidson Bell

1839 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This evocative 19th-century landscape captures a dramatic naturalist scene along a lush riverbank under a luminous, atmospheric sky.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

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Library · Living Room · Study
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Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted in 1839 by Charles Davidson Bell, this masterful oil on canvas depicts a white rhinoceros on the banks of the Crocodile River. The composition is anchored by magnificent, sprawling trees and a soft, golden light that bathes the distant mountains, showcasing the luminous style characteristic of colonial-era landscape art.