Oneida Chief, His Sister, and a Missionary

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three individuals standing side by side in a landscape setting. The person on the far left is wrapped in a light-colored cloak with embroidered edges and long, dark hair. The middle person wears a light-colored cloak with embroidery, a feathered headdress, and holds a tomahawk. The individual on the right wears a dark long coat tied at the waist with a red sash, light-colored pants, and moccasin-like footwear, with short, dark, styled hair. Each individual is adorned in clothing with intricate patterns. The background is a softly rendered natural landscape with clouds in a light-colored sky and hints of greenery.