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Two Arapaho Warriors and a Woman

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three individuals depicted from head to toe. The person on the left is standing upright with their arms crossed in front of their chest and their head slightly bowed. They have long dark hair tied back and wear a knee-length garment. The central figure is seated on what appears to be a rock, holding a spear vertically in their right hand. Their face is partially obscured, and they also have long dark hair. The person on the right stands upright, holding a spear in their right hand, with long dark hair adorned with feathers. This individual wears a garment covering the waist and thighs, and their torso is bare. The background is plain with subtle earthy tones and softly brushed vegetation around the feet of the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1861/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
6460 × 4992 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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