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Spokan Chief, Two Warriors, and a Boy

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts four individuals standing in a row. The person on the left is holding a child, the two adults on either side have neutral expressions and are standing confidently, and the central figure holds a staff. Each individual has long, dark hair adorned with feathers, and is dressed in traditional clothing made from natural materials. Some wear beaded necklaces. One person holds a shield, while another carries a quiver of arrows. The background is a neutral gradient, resembling an open space.

Artwork Details

Date
1855/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7525 × 5821 px
Public Domain
Yes
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