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Two Ottoe Chiefs and a Woman

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three individuals standing outdoors. The person on the left wears a headdress with feathers and a fur-like garment with beadwork. They hold a long object with tassels and feathers. To the right, another person wears a white garment with black and red designs and a feathered headdress. The third person carries a child on their back in a light pink shawl with decorative elements, holding a similar decorated long object. The background has soft, sky-like tones in blue and green.

Artwork Details

Date
1861/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
6020 × 4800 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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