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Salmon River Mountains

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with rolling hills and mountain peaks extending into the distance. The brushstrokes are smooth and somewhat blended. The color palette includes muted earth tones such as greens, browns, and whites for the mountains with hints of snow. The sky varies from light blue to dark gray. Clusters of trees are visible close to the viewer.

Artwork Details

Date
1855/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7565 × 5936 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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