The image shows a group of individuals. On the left, two adults are standing, with one sitting in the center. They have long dark hair adorned with feathers and wear intricate clothing. To the right, three young males are in motion, with one aiming a bow and arrow, and the other two holding bows and arrows. A large tipi with decorative designs is in the background, with grassy ground below. The sky is a blend of soft blue tones.
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Ojibbeway Indians

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1861/1869

Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 46.3 x 62.5 cm (18 1/4 x 24 5/8 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
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