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Green Corn Dance - Minatarrees

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a group of individuals engaged in a ceremonial dance. The artwork depicts several figures in traditional attire, arranged in a circle, performing a rhythmic dance. They are standing around a central structure formed by long, thin poles. The figures are depicted with detailed attire, adorned with feathered headdresses, and their bodies are elaborately painted with patterns. The sky is softly rendered with shades of blue. This is in the style of George Catlin.

Artwork Details

Date
1861
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
6309 × 4986 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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