La Salle Meets a War Party of Cenis Indians on a Texas Prairie. April 25, 1686

George Catlin I, 1847/1848

The image shows a landscape with small figures in the distance engaging in various activities. The horizon is low in the image, emphasizing the sky above. A group of soldiers in uniform line up on the horizon against green hills. The brushstrokes are smooth, with fine details highlighting figures and landscape features. The color palette is warm, with yellows and greens dominating, and the sky is painted in shades of brown and hints of orange. In the foreground on the left, a group of figures, some holding what appear to be weapons or sticks, are gathered, while two individuals stand apart.
Artist
George Catlin I
Date
1847/1848
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
37.8 × 56.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape with small figures in the distance engaging in various activities. The horizon is low in the image, emphasizing the sky above. A group of soldiers in uniform line up on the horizon against green hills. The brushstrokes are smooth, with fine details highlighting figures and landscape features. The color palette is warm, with yellows and greens dominating, and the sky is painted in shades of brown and hints of orange. In the foreground on the left, a group of figures, some holding what appear to be weapons or sticks, are gathered, while two individuals stand apart.

George Catlin I