Die Griffin läuft in den Hafen von Mackinac ein, 27. August 1679

George Catlin I, 1847/1848

The painting depicts a scene with a broad vista of the sea meeting a sky with scattered clouds. The brushstrokes are detailed, showing numerous figures and activities. The color palette includes blues, beiges, and greens, with vibrant reds for the figures. In the foreground, people are gathered on a sandy shoreline, with more people and canoes visible in the distance. Elevated land in the background has trees and tents or tepees against a pastel sky.
Künstler
George Catlin I
Datierung
1847/1848
Gattung
Gemälde
Technik
Öl auf Leinwand
Maße
38 × 56,2 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The painting depicts a scene with a broad vista of the sea meeting a sky with scattered clouds. The brushstrokes are detailed, showing numerous figures and activities. The color palette includes blues, beiges, and greens, with vibrant reds for the figures. In the foreground, people are gathered on a sandy shoreline, with more people and canoes visible in the distance. Elevated land in the background has trees and tents or tepees against a pastel sky.

George Catlin I