Attacking the Grizzly Bear
Attacking the Grizzly Bear

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Attacking the Grizzly Bear,

1835–45

J. McGahey, British, active 1835–1855
after George Catlin, American, 1796–1872
Printed at Day and Haghe, British, active 1833–1845
x1959-88

Information

Title
Attacking the Grizzly Bear
Dates

1835–45

Maker
J. McGahey
after George Catlin
Medium
Lithograph
Dimensions
image: 31 x 45 cm. (12 3/16 x 17 11/16 in.) sheet: 37.4 x 50.8 cm. (14 3/4 x 20 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Gilbert S. McClintock, Class of 1908
Object Number
x1959-88
Place Made

Europe, England, London

Inscription
Printed, center: No. 19 / ATTACKING THE GRIZZLY BEAR. / (from Catlin's N.A. Indian Collection.) Printed at left and right: Catlin, Del. on Stone by McGahey / Day & Haghe lithrs to the Queen
Culture
British, American
Type
lithographs, prints
Materials
lithographic ink
Techniques
mounting, lithography
Subject
Plains Indian, bears, landscapes (representations), horses, hunting

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