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The Great Ant-Eater

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The scene depicts a small clearing in a dense forest. A person is in a hammock, while another is cooking over a fire. An anteater is walking nearby. The painting shows detailed textures in the leaves and bark, with deep greens and browns dominating the color palette.

Artwork Details

Date
1854/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
10983 × 8658 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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