Return from a Turtle Hunt - Connibo

George Catlin II, 1854/1869

The image depicts a group of people standing, with varied poses. They have distinct facial features, dark hair with feathers, minimal clothing, and ornaments. Some hold objects like a paddle or a spear. Some balance baskets or pots on their heads. In the foreground is a wooden structure with a thatched roof. The background has lush green foliage, and additional figures can be seen in the distance.
Artiste
George Catlin II
Datation
1854/1869
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
46,5 × 62 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image depicts a group of people standing, with varied poses. They have distinct facial features, dark hair with feathers, minimal clothing, and ornaments. Some hold objects like a paddle or a spear. Some balance baskets or pots on their heads. In the foreground is a wooden structure with a thatched roof. The background has lush green foliage, and additional figures can be seen in the distance.

George Catlin II