Members of the Payaguas Tribe

George Catlin II, 1854/1869

The image depicts five individuals standing side by side. On the left is a young child and an adult male, both in minimal clothing. In the center are two adorned adult males, and on the right is a woman holding an infant. The background is simple with a light, natural tone.
Artist
George Catlin II
Date
1854/1869
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
46.7 × 61.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts five individuals standing side by side. On the left is a young child and an adult male, both in minimal clothing. In the center are two adorned adult males, and on the right is a woman holding an infant. The background is simple with a light, natural tone.

George Catlin II