Three Young Tobos Men

George Catlin II, 1854/1869

Three individuals are depicted in full-body portraits. The central figure stands with one leg crossed over the other, holding a spear adorned with feathers. They have long black hair with feathers, a beaded necklace, and wear minimal clothing. To the left, another individual stands holding a pipe, with long black hair with feathers, minimal clothing, and anklets made of feathers. On the right is the third figure holding a bow and arrow, wearing similar attire and a necklace, with long black hair. The background is a light, neutral field with hints of green, and the artwork is framed with a green border.
Artista
George Catlin II
Datazione
1854/1869
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensioni
46,8 × 62,1 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

Three individuals are depicted in full-body portraits. The central figure stands with one leg crossed over the other, holding a spear adorned with feathers. They have long black hair with feathers, a beaded necklace, and wear minimal clothing. To the left, another individual stands holding a pipe, with long black hair with feathers, minimal clothing, and anklets made of feathers. On the right is the third figure holding a bow and arrow, wearing similar attire and a necklace, with long black hair. The background is a light, neutral field with hints of green, and the artwork is framed with a green border.

George Catlin II