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.
Artista
George Catlin I
Fecha
1847/1848
Tipo
Pintura
Técnica
Óleo sobre lienzo
Medidas
37,8 × 56,4 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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