Four Macouchi Indians

George Catlin I, 1854/1869

The image depicts four people shown from head to toe standing side by side. The individuals appear to be standing upright with their arms resting naturally at their sides or holding objects. The people have long dark hair adorned with colorful feathers. Their facial features are distinct with prominent cheekbones and eyes. They are minimally clothed, wearing loincloths with various decorative adornments. The two individuals on the left hold bows, and one also holds an axe. They wear necklaces and some have arm and leg bands. The man second from the left also has a bow and an arrow in his left hand. The background is a simple gradient of earthy tones with a subtle suggestion of grass under their feet. The image is framed by a thick grey-green border.
Artista
George Catlin I
Fecha
1854/1869
Tipo
Pintura
Técnica
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Medidas
46,4 × 62,1 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image depicts four people shown from head to toe standing side by side. The individuals appear to be standing upright with their arms resting naturally at their sides or holding objects. The people have long dark hair adorned with colorful feathers. Their facial features are distinct with prominent cheekbones and eyes. They are minimally clothed, wearing loincloths with various decorative adornments. The two individuals on the left hold bows, and one also holds an axe. They wear necklaces and some have arm and leg bands. The man second from the left also has a bow and an arrow in his left hand. The background is a simple gradient of earthy tones with a subtle suggestion of grass under their feet. The image is framed by a thick grey-green border.

George Catlin I