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.
Művész
George Catlin I
Datálás
1847/1848
Műfaj
Festmény
Technika
oil on canvas
Méretek
37,8 × 56,4 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

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