The image shows a scene where natural and human elements coexist. There is a sandy area with people and conical tents. A river curves towards the horizon, with a strip of blue sea or sky visible. Along the river, there are structures resembling houses. The brushstrokes are fine and deliberate, capturing details. The color palette includes earthy tones of green and brown against the blue sky and water.
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View of Chicago in 1837

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1861/1869

Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 45.9 x 61.4 cm (18 1/16 x 24 3/16 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
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