Shore of the Essequibo
George Catlin II, 1854/1869
- Artiste
- George Catlin II
- Datation
- 1854/1869
- Catégorie
- Peinture
- Technique
- oil on card mounted on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 46 × 63 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
The image depicts a serene landscape with a body of water in the distance. A lush rainforest is on the right, and a small encampment with people is closer to the viewer. The scene is detailed with subtle brushstrokes and a color palette dominated by greens and earthy tones.