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A Crow Village of Skin Tents on the Salmon River

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a camp scene from an elevated viewpoint. There are several tipis scattered across the landscape with figures engaged in various activities. In the background, there are low hills and a softly glowing sky suggesting either sunrise or sunset. The land stretches into the distance with green vegetation and a partly obscured river or body of water on the right. The color palette consists of earthy browns and greens, contrasted by golden hues in the sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1855/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
10917 × 8529 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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