Turtle Hunt

George Catlin II, 1854/1869

This is a painting of multiple figures in a jungle or forest setting at night, illuminated by torches. The scene shows the figures moving through dense foliage with large leaves and tall trees under a dark sky. The painting focuses on the contrast between the warm light of the torches and the deep shadows. It is in the style of Henri Rousseau, known for his jungle scenes, capturing motion and exploration in the dark, vegetative landscape.
Artiste
George Catlin II
Datation
1854/1869
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur toile
Dimensions
45,5 × 61,1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting of multiple figures in a jungle or forest setting at night, illuminated by torches. The scene shows the figures moving through dense foliage with large leaves and tall trees under a dark sky. The painting focuses on the contrast between the warm light of the torches and the deep shadows. It is in the style of Henri Rousseau, known for his jungle scenes, capturing motion and exploration in the dark, vegetative landscape.

George Catlin II