Four Arowak Indians

George Catlin I, 1854/1869

The image shows four individuals - three adults and one child - with their full bodies visible. The child stands on the left holding a stick, while an adult male stands next to him with a spear. Another male figure stands in the center holding a staff and shield, while a female sits on the right. The background features a gradient sky and a grassy landscape.
Artist
George Catlin I
Date
1854/1869
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
46.7 × 62 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows four individuals - three adults and one child - with their full bodies visible. The child stands on the left holding a stick, while an adult male stands next to him with a spear. Another male figure stands in the center holding a staff and shield, while a female sits on the right. The background features a gradient sky and a grassy landscape.

George Catlin I