La Salle Crossing Lake Michigan on the Ice. December 8, 1681

George Catlin I, 1847/1848

This image depicts a snow-covered landscape with a high horizon line meeting a line of evergreen trees under a sky with blue and grayish clouds. The sky and treetops are textured with lively brushstrokes. The color palette consists of whites, blues, and earthy tones. Figures in winter clothing are seen pulling wooden canoes across the snow, with more individuals engaged in this activity further back, creating a sense of depth and movement in the landscape. The scene conveys a chilly, determined atmosphere in a frozen environment.
Artist
George Catlin I
Date
1847/1848
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
37.8 × 56.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This image depicts a snow-covered landscape with a high horizon line meeting a line of evergreen trees under a sky with blue and grayish clouds. The sky and treetops are textured with lively brushstrokes. The color palette consists of whites, blues, and earthy tones. Figures in winter clothing are seen pulling wooden canoes across the snow, with more individuals engaged in this activity further back, creating a sense of depth and movement in the landscape. The scene conveys a chilly, determined atmosphere in a frozen environment.

George Catlin I