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The Speed of the Prairie, a painting by Jeff Miller of a pronghorn in quiet, weathered focus on open prairie
The Speed of the Prairie, detail of the pronghorn's head and horns in Jeff Miller's expressive brushwork
Jeff Miller signature on The Speed of the Prairie
The Speed of the Prairie by Jeff Miller, shown in a room setting

The Speed of the Prairie

$750 Available

The pronghorn is a true survivor, built for a world that no longer exists. They are the fastest land mammals in North America, capable of hitting speeds over 55 mph. But here is the fascinating thing: nothing alive today can actually catch them. They could outrun long-extinct predators like the American cheetah. The cheetahs are gone, but the pronghorn keeps running. They carry the muscle memory of an ancient era, enduring harsh prairie winters, blazing summers, and massive migrations across rugged terrain. They don't just survive the elements; they outlast them. To me, the pronghorn is the ultimate symbol of resilience. It's a reminder that the strength we build to survive our hardest seasons stays with us. Even when the immediate threat or hardship passes, that hard-earned endurance becomes a permanent part of who we are. This piece captures that quiet, weathered focus: an animal perfectly adapted to endure whatever lies ahead.

Medium
Acrylic on canvas panel
Size
18 x 24 in
Year
2026
Artist
Jeff Miller
Edition
One of a kind
Authentication
Signed by the artist. Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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  • Simple frame: approx. $50 to $150
  • Studio frame, solid hardwood: approx. $150 to $400
  • Heirloom frame, artisan finish: $400 and up
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