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Cowboys Roping a Bear, by James Walker, oil, 1889

Cowboys Roping a Bear

James Walker

1889

oil

canvas

From the collection of Denver Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Cowboys Roping a Bear is a 1889 oil by James Walker, a American Impressionism work, held at Denver Art Museum.

Who painted this?
James Walker
When & what style?
1889 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Denver Art Museum

About this work

The painting is called Cowboys Roping a Bear by James Walker. It was made in 1877 using oil paint. The Denver Art Museum holds this work, which is a genre scene. This painting is interesting because it depicts a dramatic scene of cowboys interacting with a bear. The scene suggests a story or event, making the viewer wonder what led to this moment. You can learn more about this style of painting by looking into the technique of impasto.

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