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Salmon Spearing - Ottowas

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a nighttime landscape with a river extending towards the horizon. There are trees and foliage in the foreground, and the scene is illuminated by scattered fires casting a reddish glow. The color palette includes deep shades of blue and black. The sky and water are depicted with smooth, flowing brushwork.

Artwork Details

Date
1861/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7440 × 5898 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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