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Camanchee Chief, His Wife, and a Warrior

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

Three individuals are standing on a grassy area. The person on the left is holding a bow and shield with feathers, wearing a fringed garment and tall moccasins. In the center, a person with long dark hair and a richly decorated robe stands. On the right, a person with a child on their back wears a fringed dress and holds a feathered object. The background is a light-colored backdrop with a hint of blue.

Artwork Details

Date
1861
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
6406 × 4992 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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