The image shows a landscape with a pastoral setting seen from a slightly elevated perspective. Greenery meets a pastel-colored sky near the horizon in the upper third of the composition. A line of trees with various foliage appears at the horizon, including tall palm trees silhouetted against the sky. The brushwork is delicate and detailed, capturing natural elements with a light touch. In the foreground, a field with small plants and flowers is depicted with intricate brushstrokes. Simple structures with thatched roofs are nestled within the greenery. The color palette includes soft greens,…
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A Small Village of Remos Indians

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1854/1869

Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 47.2 x 63 cm (18 9/16 x 24 13/16 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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