Fotoreproductie van een tekening van de jacht op een bizon before 1880

This is a photograph reproduction of a drawing by Nicholas & Co., depicting a bison hunt. This image probably comes from the 19th century, a period when European and American artists were captivated by the 'Wild West' and its dramatic encounters between humans and animals. The image taps into a broader cultural fascination with the 'untamed' wilderness and the perceived struggle between civilization and nature. This idea was particularly potent in the United States, where westward expansion was rapidly transforming the landscape and displacing Native American populations. The visual codes in this image, such as the rugged terrain and the dynamic poses of the hunter and bison, evoke themes of adventure, danger, and conquest. To better understand this image, a historian would need to research the publishing industry and the cultural narratives surrounding the American West. This image reflects not just the realities of life on the frontier, but also the myths and ideologies that shaped American identity.