Members of the Botocudo Tribe
George Catlin II, 1854/1869
- Artist
- George Catlin II
- Date
- 1854/1869
- Type
- Painting
- Medium
- oil on card mounted on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 46 × 62.7 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows four individuals standing in various poses. One person on the left has a hand on the hip, while the second person holds a spear. The third person has their back to the viewer, and the fourth person also holds a spear. The individuals have Native American facial features, dark hair, and wear traditional clothing with adornments. The background shows an open landscape with soft colors.