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A Sepibo Village

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image is viewed from an elevated perspective, showing a scene with a low horizon. Huts are nestled in a lush, green wooded area. Brushstrokes are smooth, capturing the density of trees and foliage. The color palette is warm and earthy, with greens, browns, and soft sky blue. A group of figures is gathered in the foreground. Trees rise behind them, with a dense vegetation framing the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1854/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
10902 × 8537 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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