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Buffalo Hunt No. 12 – Charles M. Russell Western Wall Art

Buffalo Hunt No. 12 wall art captures the excitement, danger, and untamed beauty of the American West through a remarkable 1896 painting by celebrated Western artist Charles Marion Russell. This dramatic composition depicts Native American hunters on horseback pursuing powerful American bison across the open plains, creating an unforgettable scene of movement, strength, and frontier history.

A Dramatic Scene of the American West

In Buffalo Hunt No. 12, Russell masterfully portrays the intensity of a traditional Plains buffalo hunt. Galloping horses, powerful bison, and determined riders come together in a dynamic composition filled with action and suspense.

Golden prairie grasses, distant rocky buttes, and soft earth-toned skies provide a beautiful natural setting. The striking contrast between the light-colored horses and dark buffalo creates visual depth while drawing attention to the unfolding hunt.

This historic Western painting reflects an important subject in Russell’s artistic career: the relationship between Native American communities, the vast landscapes of the Great Plains, and the American bison.

Perfect for Western and Rustic Interiors

This Buffalo Hunt No. 12 wall art reproduction makes an exceptional addition to ranch homes, rustic cabins, Western-themed living rooms, hunting lodges, offices, libraries, and traditional studies.

Its rich natural colors complement leather furniture, reclaimed wood, stone fireplaces, warm neutrals, and Southwestern-inspired décor.

Whether displayed as a large statement piece above a sofa or as part of a curated gallery wall, this classic buffalo hunting painting brings character, history, and the adventurous atmosphere of the American frontier into your space.

Available Print and Display Options

Great Canvas Arts offers this classic Western artwork in multiple sizes and premium print finishes, including:

  • Framed Canvas Wall Art – A sophisticated presentation with an elegant floater frame.
  • Stretched Canvas Wall Art – A classic gallery-inspired canvas presentation.
  • Framed Fine Art Prints – Beautifully presented artwork with a traditional framed appearance.
  • Rolled Poster Prints – A versatile, unframed option for your preferred display arrangement.

Choose the size and finish that best complement your interior design and personal collecting preferences.

About Charles Marion Russell

Charles Marion Russell was one of America’s most celebrated Western artists, recognized for his paintings of Native American subjects, cowboys, wildlife, and the landscapes of the Great Plains.

Painted in 1896, Buffalo Hunt No. 12 reflects Russell’s fascination with the history and traditions of the American West. His powerful portrayal of horseback hunters and bison demonstrates his ability to capture movement, emotion, and dramatic storytelling.

Collectors of Charles M. Russell paintings, Western wildlife artwork, and historic American frontier scenes will appreciate the distinctive character of this composition.

Discover More Western Wall Art

If you enjoy Buffalo Hunt No. 12 wall art, explore our American West Wall Art collection for additional paintings featuring Native American history, cowboys, horses, buffalo, and sweeping Western landscapes.

For additional historical information about the original painting, explore Christie’s auction record for Buffalo Hunt No. 12.

Canvas Prints

Unleash the power of art with our Canvas Prints – a fusion of creativity, resilience, and breathtaking detail that transforms your space into a gallery of inspiration. Elevate your walls with a canvas experience like no other, available both with and without our exquisite framing options.

🎨 Canvas Brilliance: Crafted for Connoisseurs: Immerse yourself in the world of genuine artist quality canvas, a poly-cotton blend that breathes life into your art. Our chemistry-perfect protective finish ensures scratch, crack, and warp resistance, making each piece a testament to durability and sophistication.

🌈 Print Precision: State-of-the-Art Visual Symphony: Witness the magic of state-of-the-art printing technology, delivering sharp photographic reproduction and color fidelity that captivates the senses. UL certified GREENGUARD GOLD ink ensures not only brilliance but also a commitment to eco-conscious quality. Water-resistant, fade-resistant, and anti-yellowing – because your art deserves to withstand the test of time.

🌲 Stretcher Bar Mastery: Strength Meets Sustainability: The backbone of our canvases lies in the 1.25″ thick stretcher bars, FSC certified from sustainable forests. Knot-free, finger-jointed for strength, sap-free, and kiln-dried, they boast warp-free perfection that refuses to bow. The shallow wall offset adds a touch of sophistication, creating a canvas that stands proud.

🖼️ Framing Elegance: Crafted to Perfection: Enhance your canvas experience with our floating frame options, meticulously crafted from 100% kiln-dried molding. Twice sanded and finished without toxins or chipping, the 100% real pine wood frame, 7/16″ wide, seamlessly hugs your print with a 0.5″ floating gap. Choose from professional matte black, white, and brown finishes to complement your unique style.

🌟 Mounting Mastery: Ready to Transform: Seamless transformation is at your fingertips – our canvases come ready to hang with pre-installed sawtooth hanging hardware. Rubber bumpers protect your walls and keep your canvas straight, ensuring your art is displayed with the precision it deserves.

Step into a world where art meets resilience, where canvas becomes a testament to creativity, and where every print tells a story of durability and elegance. Redefine your space with Canvas Prints that elevate, inspire, and captivate – because your walls deserve nothing less than a masterpiece.

Stretched Canvas Prints

Material

– Genuine artist quality canvas

– Poly cotton blend

– Chemistry perfect protective finish

– Scratch, crack, & warp resistant

Print

– State of the art printing technology for sharp photographic reproduction and color fidelity

– UL certified GREENGUARD GOLD ink

– Water resistant

– Fade resistant

– Anti-yellowing

Finished Edges

–  Gallery wrapped edges for a professional finish

– Available in solid color wrap, mirror wrap or full image wrap finish

Stretcher Bar

– 1.25” Thick

– FSC Certified from sustainable forests

– Knot free

– Finger jointed for strength

– Sap free

– Kiln dried

– Warp free – will not bow

– Shallow wall offset

Mounting

– Ready to hang – pre-installed sawtooth hanging hardware

– Rubber bumpers – protects wall surface and keeps print straight on the wall

Buffalo Hunt No. 12

Experience the dramatic beauty of the American West with Buffalo Hunt No. 12 (1896) by Charles Marion Russell. This powerful Western painting depicts Native American hunters on horseback pursuing a herd of buffalo across golden prairie grasslands, with distant rocky buttes and expansive skies.

Perfect for ranch homes, rustic cabins, hunting lodges, offices, and Western-inspired interiors. Available in multiple sizes and premium finishes, including framed canvas, stretched canvas, framed fine art prints, and rolled posters.

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