The Griffin Entering the Harbor at Mackinaw. August 27, 1679

George Catlin I, 1847/1848

The painting depicts a scene with a broad vista of the sea meeting a sky with scattered clouds. The brushstrokes are detailed, showing numerous figures and activities. The color palette includes blues, beiges, and greens, with vibrant reds for the figures. In the foreground, people are gathered on a sandy shoreline, with more people and canoes visible in the distance. Elevated land in the background has trees and tents or tepees against a pastel sky.
Artista
George Catlin I
Fecha
1847/1848
Tipo
Pintura
Técnica
Óleo sobre lienzo
Medidas
38 × 56,2 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The painting depicts a scene with a broad vista of the sea meeting a sky with scattered clouds. The brushstrokes are detailed, showing numerous figures and activities. The color palette includes blues, beiges, and greens, with vibrant reds for the figures. In the foreground, people are gathered on a sandy shoreline, with more people and canoes visible in the distance. Elevated land in the background has trees and tents or tepees against a pastel sky.

George Catlin I