The American Bison became an icon of the West well before the time this photograph was taken in 1880. The bison was originally closely tied to the native populations as a source of food and materials. These magnificent creatures represent to many Americans today the symbol of the American conservation movement, through their protection and reintroduction to their modern range. These bison herds were some of the last as the American bison were eradicated. Huffman captures what remains from horseback. The scene depicted shows a small herd as they graze on the plains with rolling hills and a handful of mountains in the background. The lower right corner of the print is signed "L.A. Huffman". L.A. Huffman famously photographed Montana wildlife to give the world a representation of their natural habitat. The image is unframed but is surrounded with brick red matting measuring 17 1/2 inches by 11 1/4 inches. Included with the collotype is a certificate of authenticity stating the print was produced by Huffman between 1907 and 1920 for sale in his Miles City, Montana, studio. Provenance: The John Fox Collection