Five Caribbe Indians

George Catlin I, 1854/1869

The image shows five individuals standing in various positions. They have distinctive facial features, long black hair styled with feathers, and minimal clothing made from animal skins. Some have painted patterns or tattoos on their bodies. They hold objects like spears or staffs adorned with feathers. In the background is a light, neutral-colored backdrop with a hint of blue and sparse vegetation, indicating an outdoor setting.
Artysta
George Catlin I
Datowanie
1854/1869
Rodzaj
Painting
Technika
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Wymiary
46.7 × 62 cm
Kolekcja
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencja
Domena publiczna, CC0

Opis obrazu

The image shows five individuals standing in various positions. They have distinctive facial features, long black hair styled with feathers, and minimal clothing made from animal skins. Some have painted patterns or tattoos on their bodies. They hold objects like spears or staffs adorned with feathers. In the background is a light, neutral-colored backdrop with a hint of blue and sparse vegetation, indicating an outdoor setting.

George Catlin I