Wild Cattle Grazing on the Pampa del Sacramento

George Catlin II, 1854/1869

The image shows a landscape view from an elevated position, looking over a wide plains area. The horizon is low, meeting a range of hills in the distance. The terrain and animals are detailed with realistic brushstrokes in earthy tones. The sky is blue with pink and gray clouds, creating a serene atmosphere.
Artist
George Catlin II
Date
1854/1869
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
47 × 63.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape view from an elevated position, looking over a wide plains area. The horizon is low, meeting a range of hills in the distance. The terrain and animals are detailed with realistic brushstrokes in earthy tones. The sky is blue with pink and gray clouds, creating a serene atmosphere.

George Catlin II