The image depicts a landscape with lush trees and vegetation. Several figures engage in daily activities, while horses graze nearby. The brushstrokes are detailed, and the color palette consists of natural tones with hints of red.
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Indians and Horses in the Forest

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872)

1854/1869

Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 46.8 x 62.3 cm (18 7/16 x 24 1/2 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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