The Buffalo Hunt by Charles Marion Russell. A dynamic oil painting depicting Indigenous hunters on horseback pursuing a large herd of buffalo across a dusty prairie.

The Buffalo Hunt

Charles Marion Russell

1919 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An energetic and masterful depiction of the American West by famed artist Charles M. Russell.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with rich warm-brown color — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Rich brown, Soft white, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created in 1919, this oil painting by Charles Marion Russell captures the raw energy and movement of a buffalo hunt. The composition is filled with dust, thundering hooves, and the focused intensity of the hunters, rendered with the artist's characteristic attention to historical detail and dramatic light.

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