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An Apachee Village

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image features a landscape with numerous conical tents arranged in a village. In the background, there is a line of trees marking the horizon, with low hills and a body of water further away. The sky shows a gradient from golden yellows to soft blues. Figures and tents are scattered across the landscape, indicating human activity. The color palette consists mainly of warm earthy tones, with the sky casting a soft light over the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1855/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
11107 × 8648 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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