The image shows two standing male figures in a full body view. One man stands with his back to the viewer, holding a paddle, while the other stands in profile with one leg bent and resting on a small rock, also holding a paddle. Both men have long, dark hair adorned with feathers and facial features include high cheekbones and strong noses. They appear focused on something in the distance. Each figure wears minimal clothing, consisting of loincloths. The scene includes other figures in the mid-ground seated in a canoe upon a body of water. The background consists of a soft, scenic depiction of foliage with trees and a misty horizon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1855/1869
- Medium
- oil on card mounted on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 7634 × 5997 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original