The image displays a jungle scene with dense vegetation, human figures, and huts in the distance. The foliage is thick, creating a green wall with a high horizon. The brushstrokes are detailed, showing layers of leaves and branches. The color palette consists of shades of green. Red-hued figures are seen closer to us, engaging in various activities.
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Indian Camp in the Forest

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1854/1869

Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 47.5 x 62.8 cm (18 11/16 x 24 3/4 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
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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