Three Iowa Indians

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

Three individuals are depicted in a side by side full-body view. The person on the left holds a curved object in their right hand. They have short, black hair with a red feather and wear fringed pants and a garment covering their upper body. The person in the middle holds a long spear in their left hand and wears a headband with red and white feathers. They have long black hair and wear a fur wrap over one shoulder. The person on the right holds a long staff in their left hand and also wears a feathered headband. They have black hair tied with feathers and wear fringed leggings. The background of the image shows abstract blue and pink hues, with a suggestion of grass. The portrait is enclosed in an oval frame against a plain beige background.