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A Crow Village and the Salmon River Mountains

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a settlement surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the distance. The mountains are partly covered by clouds. The painting technique is smooth and gentle, giving the scene a serene atmosphere. The color palette consists mainly of greens, browns, and blues. A row of traditional structures and small figures can be seen close to the viewer, while dense foliage transitions into hills and leads to the mountains in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1855/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
11090 × 8706 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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