The image shows a lush, tropical landscape with dense green foliage. The vegetation varies in size and form, with large leaves contrasting against softer background vegetation. The brushwork is gentle, creating a humid jungle atmosphere. In the foreground is a still water surface surrounded by greenery and flowers. The color palette consists of deep greens with splashes of red, blue, and yellow. In the distance, various shades of green add depth to the landscape.
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A Lagoon of the Upper Amazon

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1854/1869

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 46.5 x 60.1 cm (18 5/16 x 23 11/16 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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