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When Horses turn Back There's Danger Ahead'

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Copy of TU2009.39.8333a. Photograph of Charles M. Russell's painting, 'When Horses turn Back There's Danger Ahead.' A bear on the opposite side of the river spooks a group of horses who refuse to cross the river.

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Title(s): 
When Horses turn Back There's Danger Ahead'
Creator(s): 
Charles Marion Russell (Subject)
Unknown (Subject)
Culture: 
American
Date: 
late 19th century - early 20th century
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 3/8 x 11 7/8 in. (18.7 x 30.2 cm)
Classification: 
Photographs
Object Type: 
Silver Gelatin Print
Credit Line: 
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Accession No: 
TU2009.39.8333e
Previous Number(s): 
46774; D.5.719 (Colorado Springs number)
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)
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