Three individuals are depicted in full-body portraits. The central figure stands with one leg crossed over the other, holding a spear adorned with feathers. They have long black hair with feathers, a beaded necklace, and wear minimal clothing. To the left, another individual stands holding a pipe, with long black hair with feathers, minimal clothing, and anklets made of feathers. On the right is the third figure holding a bow and arrow, wearing similar attire and a necklace, with long black hair. The background is a light, neutral field with hints of green, and the artwork is framed with a…
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Three Young Tobos Men

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1854/1869

Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 46.8 x 62.1 cm (18 7/16 x 24 7/16 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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