Father Hennepin Leaving the Mississippi to Join La Salle. May 8, 1680
George Catlin I, 1847/1848
- Artiste
- George Catlin I
- Datation
- 1847/1848
- Catégorie
- Peinture
- Technique
- Huile sur toile
- Dimensions
- 37,8 × 56,4 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
The image shows a landscape with a river flowing from left to right. The sky is blue with pink and gray clouds. On the right, there are green hills with lush vegetation. The brushstrokes are distinct, capturing the landscape in various shades of green and earth tones. In the river, there are small canoes with figures paddling. The color palette is serene, with greens and blues dominating. The hills' vibrant greens contrast with the sky's soft hues.