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A Sioux War Party

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon line, featuring trees and tent-like structures. The sky above transitions from warm oranges and yellows to darker clouds. The land has various green and brown hues, with small clusters of trees. In the distance, a body of water reflects the sky, and a canoe is visible. The overall color palette includes earthy tones in the land and vivid colors in the sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1861/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
6372 × 4982 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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