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Encampment of Pawnee Indians at Sunset

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The painting depicts a landscape with a group of people around a campfire, tipis on a hill, and grazing animals. The sky shows a blend of vibrant colors suggesting a setting or rising sun. The color palette includes earth tones and warm sky hues creating a peaceful rural setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1861/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
6168 × 4871 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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