The image shows a grassy landscape with a slightly elevated view. The horizon is near the upper third of the frame, revealing a vast sky with light clouds. A river winds through the land in the distance, bordered by trees. Bison are scattered across the grassy hill, with more visible moving towards the horizon. The brushstrokes are smooth, creating a realistic and detailed depiction. The color palette consists of lush greens, browns, and a vibrant blue sky, creating visual harmony.
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Cedar Bluffs

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1861/1869

Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 46.6 x 61.8 cm (18 3/8 x 24 5/16 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
Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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