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Study for a predella (one of several small-scale designs at the base of a large mural), a herd of bulls stampedes over a wagon and horses, some animals lie trampled on the ground, a cowboy on a rearing horse is on the left, scattered supplies.
Stampede (study for)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Stampede (study for)

Artist Frank Mechau (American, 1903 - 1946)
Date1937
MediumOil on board
Dimensions6 7/8 x 17 11/16 in. (17.5 x 44.9 cm)
framed: 9 1/2 x 20 1/4 in. (24.1 x 51.4 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Alleen K. and Carl Feiss
Object number1997.1.8
Collections
Visual DescriptionStudy for a predella (one of several small-scale designs at the base of a large mural), a herd of bulls stampedes over a wagon and horses, some animals lie trampled on the ground, a cowboy on a rearing horse is on the left, scattered supplies.
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