Chaco Chief, His Wife, and a Warrior

George Catlin II, 1854/1869

The image depicts three individuals standing in a row. The person on the left has tousled hair, holds a bow and arrow, and has broad facial features with a strong jawline. The central figure has straight shoulder-length hair, a neutral expression, and carries a bow. The figure on the right has hair parted in the middle and worn in a bob style, standing with hands at their sides. All three wear traditional clothing made from natural materials. The background shows a painterly depiction of greenery with a soft, blurred effect.
Seniman
George Catlin II
Tahun
1854/1869
Jenis
Painting
Teknik
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Ukuran
45.7 × 60.7 cm
Koleksi
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lisensi
Domain publik, CC0

Deskripsi gambar

The image depicts three individuals standing in a row. The person on the left has tousled hair, holds a bow and arrow, and has broad facial features with a strong jawline. The central figure has straight shoulder-length hair, a neutral expression, and carries a bow. The figure on the right has hair parted in the middle and worn in a bob style, standing with hands at their sides. All three wear traditional clothing made from natural materials. The background shows a painterly depiction of greenery with a soft, blurred effect.

George Catlin II