La Salle Erecting a Cross and Taking Possession of the Land. March 25, 1682

George Catlin I, 1847/1848

The image depicts a group of people gathered in a clearing next to a riverbank. The horizon features lush trees and a pale blue sky with wispy clouds. In the foreground, Indigenous individuals interact with men in European-style clothing near a tall cross. Nearby, a collection of rounded huts is nestled among tall trees. The brushstrokes are fine with detailed crowd and subtle texture in vegetation. The color palette includes earthy browns, greens, and soft pastels in the sky.
Artista
George Catlin I
Datazione
1847/1848
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su tela
Dimensioni
37,4 × 56,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image depicts a group of people gathered in a clearing next to a riverbank. The horizon features lush trees and a pale blue sky with wispy clouds. In the foreground, Indigenous individuals interact with men in European-style clothing near a tall cross. Nearby, a collection of rounded huts is nestled among tall trees. The brushstrokes are fine with detailed crowd and subtle texture in vegetation. The color palette includes earthy browns, greens, and soft pastels in the sky.

George Catlin I