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The Scalper Scalped - Pawnees and Cheyennes

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of three riders on horseback in a prairie setting. The central figure raises his hands, the rider on a pale horse seems unbalanced, and the third rider carries a bow. The background shows a sky blending blue and peach, with grass and rocks on the ground. The scene is framed within an oval shape with a green border. This style resembles that of George Catlin.

Artwork Details

Date
1861/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
6180 × 4852 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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