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Three Shoshonee Warriors

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three individuals standing side by side outdoors. The person on the left wears a feather headdress and a fur wrap with colorful patterns, holding a bow and arrows. The middle person wears a feather headdress, a woolen cloak, patterned leggings, and moccasins. The person on the right wears feathers in their hair, a fur garment, and moccasins. The background is a simple, open plain with grass and a neutral sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1861
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
6394 × 4992 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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