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Puncah Chief Surrounded by His Family

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing wrapped in an animal-skin robe with intricate patterns. They are standing upright with one arm resting on the shoulder of another figure, while the other arm is slightly raised. The person has visible facial features with high cheekbones, wide-set eyes, and long dark hair falling over their shoulders. Several tipis are visible in the background, arranged in a semi-circle in a grassy area. On the left, another figure stands beside a small dog, holding a stick with feathers. Other people and a couple of animals are present in the camp, set against a softly painted sky nearing dusk.

Artwork Details

Date
1861/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
6061 × 4765 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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