Indians Cooking Maize

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850, second half 19th century

The image shows three figures gathered around a fire in a natural setting. One is cooking outside a conical shelter, possibly a tepee. A woman and child stand nearby. In the background, there are hills, a sky with pink and blue hues, and distant blue-green mountains. The painting has detailed brushstrokes creating texture in the trees and river. The color palette includes earthy tones, greens, and blues, with a warm glow from the fire. Small details like a canoe on the riverbank add to the calm exploration of the scene.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850
Date
second half 19th century
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
45.7 × 66 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows three figures gathered around a fire in a natural setting. One is cooking outside a conical shelter, possibly a tepee. A woman and child stand nearby. In the background, there are hills, a sky with pink and blue hues, and distant blue-green mountains. The painting has detailed brushstrokes creating texture in the trees and river. The color palette includes earthy tones, greens, and blues, with a warm glow from the fire. Small details like a canoe on the riverbank add to the calm exploration of the scene.

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850