Miller was the only painter to portray during their heyday the men who "may be said to lead the van in the march of civilization,- from the canadas in the north to california in the south;- from the mississippi east to the pacific west; every river and mountain stream, in all probability, have [sic] been at one time or another visited and inspected by them. " perhaps they numbered no more than a thousand, but their impact was incalculable. Here miller has pictured two of that company, one of them probably black harris. Date: between 1858 and 1860. Place of creation: USA. Dimensions: height: 30.4 cm (11.9 in); width: 24 cm (9.4 in). Medium: watercolor and gouache on paper. Collection: Walters Art Museum. Alfred Jacob Miller - Trappers - Walters 37194029
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