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.
Artista
George Catlin I
Datazione
1847/1848
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su tela
Dimensioni
37,8 × 56,4 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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