This is a painting of a large gathering of individuals in an open landscape. The scene is set in an expansive grassy area bordered by hills under a blue sky with scattered clouds. The painting features numerous figures engaged in various activities. Some are seated, others are standing or involved in a dynamic assembly. The composition suggests motion and engagement, focusing on a central activity. This is in the style of George Catlin, known for his depictions of Native American life. The overall color palette is warm, with earthy tones dominating the foreground and cooler greens and blues…
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Ball-Play of the Women - Sioux

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1861/1869

Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 46.8 x 63.5 cm (18 7/16 x 25 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line
Paul Mellon Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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