Turtle Hunt

George Catlin II, 1854/1869

This is a painting of multiple figures in a jungle or forest setting at night, illuminated by torches. The scene shows the figures moving through dense foliage with large leaves and tall trees under a dark sky. The painting focuses on the contrast between the warm light of the torches and the deep shadows. It is in the style of Henri Rousseau, known for his jungle scenes, capturing motion and exploration in the dark, vegetative landscape.
Artist
George Catlin II
Date
1854/1869
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
45.5 × 61.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of multiple figures in a jungle or forest setting at night, illuminated by torches. The scene shows the figures moving through dense foliage with large leaves and tall trees under a dark sky. The painting focuses on the contrast between the warm light of the torches and the deep shadows. It is in the style of Henri Rousseau, known for his jungle scenes, capturing motion and exploration in the dark, vegetative landscape.

George Catlin II