A Puelchee Chief and Two Young Warriors
George Catlin II, 1854/1869
- Artist
- George Catlin II
- Date
- 1854/1869
- Type
- Painting
- Medium
- oil on card mounted on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 46.6 × 62.4 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows three men standing together. The person on the left holds a bow and arrow. The central figure holds a spear. The person on the right holds a shield and a club. All three have feathers in their hair and wear minimal clothing. They have distinct facial features and long, dark hair. The background is neutral with soft colors.