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Three Omagua Men

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three individuals standing in a row. Each person has shoulder-length dark hair with colorful feathers. They wear minimal clothing and jewelry. One person holds a feathered spear, while the others have decorative adornments. The background is a light-colored sky with subtle cloud patterns near the bottom, suggesting an outdoor setting with grass under their feet.

Artwork Details

Date
1854/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7686 × 6000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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