This is a painting of a gathering of indigenous people among teepees. In the painting, a group of individuals encircle a central activity near several conical tents. The scene is set in a grassy open area with green foliage and trees in the background. The individuals are adorned in traditional attire with headdresses, and they appear to be engaged in a communal or ceremonial gathering. The atmosphere is calm and depicts a sense of community and tradition. This is in the style of George Catlin, known for his paintings of Native American life.

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Pipe Dance - Assinneboine

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1861/1869

Medium: oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification: Painting
Dimensions: overall: 46.7 x 62.8 cm (18 3/8 x 24 3/4 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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