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Dead Buffalo, by Thomas Baines

Dead Buffalo, by Thomas Baines


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Dead Buffalo, by Thomas Baines

Dead Buffalo, King Vulture and Common Vultures, by Thomas Baines (1820-1875). (2 of 5) Date: 1874

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1874 Baines Blood Buffalo Common Dead Horn Horns Matabeleland Prey Survival Vulture Vultures Wild Zululand


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Dead Buffalo and Vultures

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is a captivating oil painting by the renowned Victorian artist Thomas Baines, created in 1874. This masterpiece captures the raw and untamed beauty of the African wilderness, as depicted in the expansive plains of Zululand or Matabeleland. The painting portrays a dead buffalo, its massive form sprawled on the ground, its once-majestic horns now lifeless. The scene is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of survival in the wild. Surrounding the buffalo, a trio of vultures, including a king vulture and two common vultures, eagerly await their turn to feast on the carcass. Their keen eyes and sharp beaks are focused intently on their prey, a testament to the intricate balance of life and death in the natural world. The vibrant reds and oranges of the vultures' feathers contrast sharply with the muted browns and greens of the landscape, drawing the viewer's gaze to the central action. Baines' meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate textures of the buffalo's hide and the individual feathers of the vultures. The artist's ability to capture the essence of the African wilderness and its inhabitants is a testament to his skill and dedication to documenting the natural world during the 1870s. This painting is not only a beautiful work of art but also a historical record of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the untamed African wilderness of the late Victorian era.

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