American Bison in the Wild West, Audubon Natural History Art Print

An adult male can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, a sheer force of nature that John James Audubon captured with meticulous detail in this mid-19th-century study. This print showcases a family of three bison in the foreground—one resting, one standing, and a calf grazing—while a larger herd winds through the misty mountain valleys in the distance.

About John James Audubon

Audubon showed birds in dramatic, lifelike poses among the plants of their habitat. Audubon plates are in the public domain and remain among the most loved natural history art. His Birds of America was published between 1827 and 1838, with life-size engraved plates coloured by hand.

Styling this John James Audubon print

Easy to style, this John James Audubon print suits modern and traditional rooms alike. In a bedroom, hang “American Bison in the Wild West” above the bed: 20×30″ or 24×36″ for impact, 12×18″ for a smaller wall. A simple black or oak frame suits “American Bison in the Wild West” well and keeps the focus on the image. “American Bison in the Wild West” also anchors a gallery wall well; surround it with smaller pieces at even 2–3 inch gaps.

At a glance

• Type: John James Audubon print
• Artist: John James Audubon
• Orientation: landscape
• Collections: John James Audubon Prints