Memorable Artwork: Buffalo Print by Valerie Shaff

This single art photograph made such an impression on us during a stay at a Hudson, New York bed-and-breakfast a few years ago. It is an over-sized sepia print of a buffalo, and it was displayed in the grand entrance hall of the turn-of-the-century home...

The photo is by artist Valerie Shaff, available through the Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson. At 30"x30", the buffalo was quite an imposing figure in the entry of The Inn at Hudson.

Pictured here with the buffalo print are images of the inn's interior, from the New York Times' New Wave Musicians in an Old-Age Home. We love the contrast between the historic home and this unlikely contemporary artwork housed inside. (Thanks, Windle!)

Images: Barbel Miebach / New York Times

Comments (9)

That lobby/staircase reminds me of an upscale (and green) version of the old Noble Hotel in Lander WY, home to the headquarters of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamroth/1347091457/

posted by owgriswo on September 25th 2009 at 9:12am
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it looks like that buffalo only has 2 legs

posted by jermbubba on September 25th 2009 at 9:20am
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I've stayed at this inn a couple of times and it is perfect -- the interior - beautiful common areas and rooms, the exterior - fabulous gardens, the location on a perfect street in Hudson - which is the best place ever, and the hosts - they could not be more awesome. And the breakfast is terrific. Glad to see it here!

posted by Owl on September 25th 2009 at 9:49am
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Her photography is beautiful. I want that buffalo, and a lion and tiger.

posted by CallDoctorBison on September 25th 2009 at 9:59am
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Technically, that's a bison, not a buffalo. Cool photo, though.

posted by HollyCow on September 25th 2009 at 10:06am
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The Bison is a beauty!

posted by LoriSF on September 25th 2009 at 11:20am
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jermbubba, that is exactly what caught my eye too! Something is terribly wrong in this image.

posted by sally305 on September 25th 2009 at 9:11pm
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The bison's two missing rear legs are probably just aligned behind behind the two front ones. As for that hotel, damn. I'd visit Hudson just to stay there. Is the town still as great as the NY Times article makes it sound? Maybe it's time for me to switch coasts....

posted by rosenatti on September 27th 2009 at 3:59am
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I cant get over it.... the photo is so awkward . But i love it more and more.

posted by jermbubba on September 28th 2009 at 8:41am
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