Four Angustura Indians

George Catlin II, 1854/1869

The image shows four individuals standing. The first person is on the left, holding a spear, with their back to the viewer. The second person is facing forward, holding a paddle-like instrument. The third person faces forward with hands at their sides. The fourth person faces forward with arms crossed. All individuals wear necklaces, arm bands, and leg bands, and minimal clothing. The background has grass and greenery with a neutral sky. The color scheme is earthy with soft, muted colors.
Artist
George Catlin II
Date
1854/1869
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
46.5 × 62.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows four individuals standing. The first person is on the left, holding a spear, with their back to the viewer. The second person is facing forward, holding a paddle-like instrument. The third person faces forward with hands at their sides. The fourth person faces forward with arms crossed. All individuals wear necklaces, arm bands, and leg bands, and minimal clothing. The background has grass and greenery with a neutral sky. The color scheme is earthy with soft, muted colors.

George Catlin II