La Salle's Party Entering the Mississippi in Canoes. February 6, 1682

George Catlin I, 1847/1848

The image depicts a river flowing through a landscape with rolling hills, sparse trees, and shrubs. The sky is slightly overcast with clouds of varying gray tones and patches of blue. Canoes filled with figures are paddling along the river. The color palette is warm with tones of green and brown dominating, contrasting with the blues and grays of the sky. Tall trees with detailed branches are seen on the left side of the image.
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

The image depicts a river flowing through a landscape with rolling hills, sparse trees, and shrubs. The sky is slightly overcast with clouds of varying gray tones and patches of blue. Canoes filled with figures are paddling along the river. The color palette is warm with tones of green and brown dominating, contrasting with the blues and grays of the sky. Tall trees with detailed branches are seen on the left side of the image.

George Catlin I