← Catlin, George

The image shows a tipi in a grassy field, with Native American figures nearby engaging in daily activities. The scene includes horses grazing in the background and a serene sky with wispy clouds. The color palette consists of earthy tones and gentle blues.

A Crow Chief at His Toilette

Catlin, George · American

1861/1869

Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification
Painting
Period
1851 to 1875
Image size
7632 × 6000px

Description

The image shows a tipi in a grassy field, with Native American figures nearby engaging in daily activities. The scene includes horses grazing in the background and a serene sky with wispy clouds. The color palette consists of earthy tones and gentle blues.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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