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Klahoquaht Chief, His Wife, and Son

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

Three figures are depicted in the image. The central figure stands upright, facing forward, holding a staff. They have high cheekbones, dark eyes, and straight black hair with feathers. They wear a loincloth and a necklace. To the left, another figure stands in profile, holding a paddle-like object. They have a similar facial structure and wear feathers and a necklace. The figure on the right is seated on a rock, looking forward. They wear multiple necklaces. The background has a pastel gradient and a green border with a label marked '95'.

Artwork Details

Date
1855/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7590 × 5961 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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