La Salle Taking Possession of the Land at the Mouth of the Arkansas. March 10, 1682
George Catlin I, 1847/1848
- 작가
- George Catlin I
- 연대
- 1847/1848
- 종류
- Painting
- 기법
- oil on canvas
- 크기
- 37.8 × 56.4 cm
- 소장처
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- 라이선스
- 퍼블릭 도메인, CC0
이미지 설명
This is a painting of a gathering near a river. The scene depicts a riverside filled with tall trees and grass where several groups of people have gathered. Several canoes are visible on the water and docked along the shore. The landscape includes a wide river, greenery, and a dense forest in the background. The sky is light blue with a few clouds. The people are engaged in various activities along the river’s edge and among the trees. This composition and depiction of nature and social interaction create a harmonious balance.