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Three Delaware Indians

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three people standing upright facing forward. The person on the left is dressed in a light-colored garment with a pattern, likely a shawl or blanket, with dark hair showing underneath. The individual in the center wears a fur-like outfit with fringes and patterns, holding a pipe. The person on the right is also dressed in fur-like attire with a pipe in hand, dark hair, and a feather ornament in their hair. They are set against a landscape background with earth tones, a blue sky with light clouds, grass, and patches of ground. The frame is in green and beige.

Artwork Details

Date
1861/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7627 × 5994 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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