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Four Arowak Indians

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four individuals - three adults and one child - with their full bodies visible. The child stands on the left holding a stick, while an adult male stands next to him with a spear. Another male figure stands in the center holding a staff and shield, while a female sits on the right. The background features a gradient sky and a grassy landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1854/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7701 × 5985 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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