Ostrich Chase, Buenos Aires - Auca

George Catlin II, 1854/1869

The image displays a landscape with rolling plains and sloping hills in the background. A rider on a galloping horse is depicted aiming a firearm at birds in flight. The painting features detailed brushwork capturing movement. The color palette includes earth tones and muted colors, with green, brown, and soft yellow dominating. The sky is filled with swirling clouds in pink and orange hues. Lush vegetation with green strokes and small colorful flowers can be seen close to us. Additional riders in the distance are engaged in similar activities.
Artist
George Catlin II
Date
1854/1869
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
47.3 × 65.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays a landscape with rolling plains and sloping hills in the background. A rider on a galloping horse is depicted aiming a firearm at birds in flight. The painting features detailed brushwork capturing movement. The color palette includes earth tones and muted colors, with green, brown, and soft yellow dominating. The sky is filled with swirling clouds in pink and orange hues. Lush vegetation with green strokes and small colorful flowers can be seen close to us. Additional riders in the distance are engaged in similar activities.

George Catlin II