Three Omagua Men

George Catlin II, 1854/1869

The image shows three individuals standing in a row. Each person has shoulder-length dark hair with colorful feathers. They wear minimal clothing and jewelry. One person holds a feathered spear, while the others have decorative adornments. The background is a light-colored sky with subtle cloud patterns near the bottom, suggesting an outdoor setting with grass under their feet.
Artist
George Catlin II
Date
1854/1869
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
46.4 × 62.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows three individuals standing in a row. Each person has shoulder-length dark hair with colorful feathers. They wear minimal clothing and jewelry. One person holds a feathered spear, while the others have decorative adornments. The background is a light-colored sky with subtle cloud patterns near the bottom, suggesting an outdoor setting with grass under their feet.

George Catlin II