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Two Saukie Chiefs and a Woman

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image features three full-body figures in an oval frame. On the left, a person stands with folded arms, wearing patterned attire. In the center, an individual holds a staff and axe, wearing a feathered headdress. On the right, another person holds a decorated shield, wearing a headdress and fringed clothing. The background shows a softly colored sky and greenish hue, with the number "15" at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
1861/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
6267 × 4936 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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