Pont de Palmiers and Tiger Shooting

George Catlin II, 1854/1869

The image shows a serene river landscape from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is near the upper third of the painting with a dense strip of forest lining the riverbanks in the distance. Two animals are scavenging for food on a sandy bank to the right, and to the left, near us, a small canoe with two figures is quietly paddling. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, capturing the lush foliage and gentle ripples on the water. The color palette is natural with rich greens of the vegetation contrasting with soft blues and earthy tones of the river and sky.
Artista
George Catlin II
Datazione
1854/1869
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensioni
45,2 × 63,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a serene river landscape from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is near the upper third of the painting with a dense strip of forest lining the riverbanks in the distance. Two animals are scavenging for food on a sandy bank to the right, and to the left, near us, a small canoe with two figures is quietly paddling. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, capturing the lush foliage and gentle ripples on the water. The color palette is natural with rich greens of the vegetation contrasting with soft blues and earthy tones of the river and sky.

George Catlin II