On the Oregon Trail

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In Shannon Stirnweis's portrayal of a covered wagon traveling on the Oregon Trail, the artist incorporates guards, dogs, and drivers into the scene that add to the authenticity of it. Set against the side of a mountain, the Oregon Trail covered thousands of miles across America and was often a dangerous environment in which unprotected wagon caravans were subject to assault and robbery so the artist's inclusion of armed guards and teamsters contributes to the legitimacy of the scene. Show more