
Alaeutian Chief and Two Warriors
Catlin, George · American
1855/1869
- Medium
- oil on card mounted on paperboard
- Classification
- Painting
- Period
- 1851 to 1875
- Image size
- 7611 × 5943px
Description
The image shows three individuals depicted from head to toe. The central figure stands upright, with the figure on the left seated, and the figure on the right standing in a relaxed pose with a bent leg. Each individual has distinct facial features, black hair adorned with feathers, and dressed in traditional attire including decorative elements made of feathers, animal hide, or fur. The seated individual holds a bow, while the central figure holds a feather-decorated spear. All three individuals wear necklaces and have feathers in their hairstyles. The background features a subtle pastoral landscape of grass and open sky.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).