Off to the Trapline!

Introduction

The dogs and musher in this painting by Fred Machetanz are taking a journey. They are Off to the Trapline, moving eagerly down the trail. The musher has carefully packed the dogsled with all of the supplies needed for this journey. The dogs must be very strong and trained well to safely pull the rider, the sled, and all of their supplies.

You can take a journey, too, and learn more about this painting, about the artist Fred Machetanz, and about the role of dogs as helpers to humans. Answer the question below to move ahead in your learning journey!

 

 

Off to the Trapline - Fred Machetanz

 

Off to the Trapline
Fred Machetanz
Oil on canvas. 1984.
UA85-22-1

Click on the painting to see a larger version!


 

Answer the following question to continue on your learning journey!

What is the form of transportation pictured in the painting Off to the Trapline?

AirplaneAirplane
SnowmachineSnowmachine
DogsledDogsled


 
Go back to dogs of Alaska!
next

 

|| Northern Journeys Home || University of Alaska Museum ||

 

The University of Alaska Museum, at the University of Alaska Fairbanks,
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6960, U.S.A. (907) 474-7505
Copyright © 2000