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Launching a Canoe - Nayas Indians

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of people in a forest setting near a body of water. The horizon is low in the image, with lush green vegetation and tall trees in the background. People are carrying a large wooden canoe through a clearing. The color palette includes earthy greens, browns, and the blue of the water, with some individuals wearing red garments.

Artwork Details

Date
1855/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7574 × 5936 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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