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Three Mandan Warriors Armed for War

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts three individuals standing outdoors on a grassy area. The person on the left holds a spear and a shield. The middle person holds a shield in the left hand and a bow in the right, with an arrow ready to be fired. The person on the right is aiming a bow and arrow. All three individuals have long dark hair, feathers, prominent cheekbones, and eyes. The person on the left has painted markings on their face. They wear traditional attire with fringed garments, leggings, and moccasins, and hold circular shields with patterns and tassels. The background shows an overcast sky with hints of clouds. The scene is framed by a border with a green outer edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1861/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
6391 × 4990 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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