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Entrance to a Lagoon, Shore of the Amazon

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The painting shows a scene with dense jungle vegetation viewed from a riverbank. The horizon is low, defined by the water meeting the greenery. The vegetation is depicted with intricate brushwork, portraying a tropical environment with a green color palette. A canoe with two figures is seen on the water, while dense foliage adds depth in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1854/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7610 × 5971 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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