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Ottowa Chief, His Wife, and a Warrior

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

Three individuals are standing side by side. The central figure has short black hair with feathers, wears a garment around the waist, and holds a staff adorned with feathers and tassels. The person on the left has long black hair and is wrapped in a light-colored blanket-like garment. The individual on the right is also wrapped in a blanket, exposing one arm, and has long dark hair. The background includes a soft pastel sky, greenery at their feet, and is framed within a larger neutral-toned mat.

Artwork Details

Date
1861/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7584 × 5903 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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