Four Fuegian Indians

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four individuals standing upright side by side. Three men have long, dark, slightly wavy hair falling around their shoulders, while the woman has long hair styled into two braids. The first man on the left holds a paddle and wears a necklace and a waist covering. The second man has a colorful necklace, a similar waist covering, and holds a staff. The third individual in the center carries a stick and wears a necklace. The woman on the right wears a woven skirt, a simple top, and multiple necklaces, holding up a net on posts. They stand on a beach with the ocean to the left and a boat behind them. The background reveals green, pointed trees. The sky is painted in soft hues merging into the landscape.