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Members of the Payaguas Tribe

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts five individuals standing side by side. On the left is a young child and an adult male, both in minimal clothing. In the center are two adorned adult males, and on the right is a woman holding an infant. The background is simple with a light, natural tone.

Artwork Details

Date
1854/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7571 × 5908 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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