Bos Americanus, American Bison or Buffalo, plate 56 – John James Audubon (1845) – Natural History Canvas Print

In Plate 56 of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, John James Audubon turns his attention to the American bison, presenting the animal with a sense of monumentality and natural dignity. Titled Bos Americanus, the plate captures the massive form and textured coat of the bison in a carefully observed landscape setting, reflecting Audubon’s commitment to portraying wildlife at life scale whenever possible.

Audubon’s approach blends scientific documentation with dramatic presence. The muscular build, curved horns, and dense fur are rendered with meticulous detail, while the surrounding terrain situates the animal within its native habitat. Rather than isolating the subject against a blank background, Audubon integrates it into a living environment, reinforcing both anatomical study and ecological context.

As part of one of the most ambitious natural history publications of the nineteenth century, this plate stands as a testament to Audubon’s dedication to American wildlife. It remains a powerful and historically significant portrayal of the bison: an enduring symbol of the North American landscape.

 

🖨️ Print features:

– Sustainable canvas stretched on radial pine frame

– Unique canvas coating for top-notch image quality

– Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support

– Safe latex inks for non-toxic printing

– Back hanging included

– Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests

– Please note: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8″ (3.2mm)

– Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.

 

🚚 Fulfillment and Shipping:

Printed and shipped from the U.S.

 

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