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A Cheyenne Warrior Resting His Horse

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person standing beside a black horse. The person has long dark hair with feathers, wearing skin trousers, moccasins, a quiver, and a bow slung across their back. They also have a blanket on the horse, a necklace, and a bracelet. The horse is decorated with a colorful cloth and feathers. The background shows an open landscape with a pale blue sky and light foliage on flat terrain.

Artwork Details

Date
1861/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
6117 × 4756 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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