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Artist unidentified, “Shooting the Polar Bear in the Arctic,” New England, 19th century, Oil on…
Shooting the Polar Bear in the Arctic
Artist unidentified, “Shooting the Polar Bear in the Arctic,” New England, 19th century, Oil on…
Artist unidentified, “Shooting the Polar Bear in the Arctic,” New England, 19th century, Oil on canvas, Frame: 19 7/8 × 26 × 1 3/8 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Robert Bishop, 1990.25.5. Photo by Joseph McDonald.
Record Details

Shooting the Polar Bear in the Arctic

Date19th century
Place/RegionUnited States
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsFrame Dimension: 19 7/8 × 26 × 1 3/8",
Canvas: 16 × 22"
Credit LineGift of Robert Bishop
Accession number1986.9.3
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