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      The rolling surface and colorful blooms of the prairie has inspired artists since explorers came to Illinois. In this section, we present some works of fine art from the collection of the Illinois State Museum that depict images of the prairie and artists' feelings toward it.

Choreboy
Choreboy
 Mowing
Mowing
Ice Storm
April 18, 1919		 Transforming
Transforming the Prairie
Philo Bound
Philo Bound		 Grasshopper
Portrait of a Grasshopper

   
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