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Buffalo Dance - Mandan

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a group of figures engaged in a circle dance. The figures are adorned with intricate attire and positioned in a circular formation. They each hold long spears. The background contains swirling hues of blue, orange, and yellow. This is in the style of George Catlin.

Artwork Details

Date
1861
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
6427 × 4985 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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