The image shows a straightforward, eye-level perspective of a scene with a shelter and teepees. The horizon is high, with lush trees as the backdrop. The brushstrokes are smooth and controlled, portraying the elements realistically. The color palette is earthy, with browns, greens, and hints of blue sky. People are seated under the shelter while items hang to dry. Two teepees stand in the distance with figures and a dog nearby. Greenery and soft blues dominate the background, creating a serene setting.
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Making Flint Arrowheads - Apachees

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1855/1869

Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 46.9 x 63 cm (18 7/16 x 24 13/16 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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