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Chaco Chief, His Wife, and a Warrior

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts three individuals standing in a row. The person on the left has tousled hair, holds a bow and arrow, and has broad facial features with a strong jawline. The central figure has straight shoulder-length hair, a neutral expression, and carries a bow. The figure on the right has hair parted in the middle and worn in a bob style, standing with hands at their sides. All three wear traditional clothing made from natural materials. The background shows a painterly depiction of greenery with a soft, blurred effect.

Artwork Details

Date
1854/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7562 × 5941 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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