The image shows three individuals standing side by side. The person on the left holds a wooden object and a long bow. They have shoulder-length dark hair with colorful feathers, a necklace, and minimal clothing. The person in the middle holds a large ceremonial staff, has shoulder-length dark hair with feathers, a beaded necklace, and a loincloth. The person on the right holds a long spear, has similar hair, and wears a necklace and a loincloth. They are all barefoot. The background is simple with soft blue and brown tones, and the ground appears grassy. The frame has a muted green border.
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Three Zurumati Indians

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1854/1869

Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 46.6 x 61.6 cm (18 3/8 x 24 1/4 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
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