Bride and Groom on Horseback - Connibo

George Catlin I, 1854/1869

The image shows two individuals riding a dark-colored horse. Both are sitting upright and facing forward. The person at the front has well-defined facial features, including dark eyes and mouth, and has hair adorned with feathers. They are dressed in minimal clothing and are holding a lance. The individual seated behind appears to have straight dark hair and similar minimal clothing. The surroundings feature tall grass with various small flowers, against a softly painted background that transitions from blue sky to muted earth tones. The composition is bordered by a light gray-green frame.
Artist
George Catlin I
Date
1854/1869
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
46.6 × 61.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows two individuals riding a dark-colored horse. Both are sitting upright and facing forward. The person at the front has well-defined facial features, including dark eyes and mouth, and has hair adorned with feathers. They are dressed in minimal clothing and are holding a lance. The individual seated behind appears to have straight dark hair and similar minimal clothing. The surroundings feature tall grass with various small flowers, against a softly painted background that transitions from blue sky to muted earth tones. The composition is bordered by a light gray-green frame.

George Catlin I