George Catlin

(American, 1796–1872)

George Catlin was an American artist known for his paintings of Native American culture during the early 19th century. Catlin’s primary aim was to document the tribes and landscapes of the frontier before they were altered by white settlers. “The site of the lower town, is one of the most beautiful and pleasing that can be seen in the world, and even more beautiful than imagination could ever create,” he once wrote of the Mandan tribe’s village. Born on July 26, 1796 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was a practicing lawyer but dedicated himself to portrait painting in 1823. His interest was spurred by the many artifacts brought back from the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804–1806, which he saw in the collection of the established painter Charles Wilson Peale. Setting off in 1830 to St. Louis, Catlin began his vast project, he made over 500 paintings around the Missouri river of several tribes, including the Sioux, Iowa, Ojibbeway, and Mandan. These works captured buffalo hunts, ceremonies, and daily life. In 1838, the artist returned east and began holding exhibitions of the artifacts and paintings he had accumulated during these years. His self-titled Indian Gallery, traveled to major cities in America before touring through London, Brussels, and Paris. Catlin died on December 23, 1876 in Jersey City, NJ. Today, the artist’s works are held in the collections of the Smithsonian America Art Museum in Washington, D.C., the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, among others.

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Indian encampment

George Catlin

Indian encampment

Sale Date: November 29, 2007

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The bear dance, 1844

George Catlin

The bear dance, 1844

Sale Date: September 29, 2007

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Buffalo hunt, 1834

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Buffalo hunt, 1834

Sale Date: June 9, 2007

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To the cadets of the West Point Military..., 1828

George Catlin

To the cadets of the West Point Military..., 1828

Sale Date: February 18, 2007

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Portrait of Governor DeWitt Clinton of..., 1825–1827

George Catlin

Portrait of Governor DeWitt Clinton of..., 1825–1827

Sale Date: December 2, 2006

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West Point Military Academy, 1824–1827

George Catlin

West Point Military Academy, 1824–1827

Sale Date: December 2, 2006

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A flathead woman, North American..., 1852–1868

George Catlin

A flathead woman, North American..., 1852–1868

Sale Date: November 4, 2006

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James Perriman wearing brown coat with black...

George Catlin

James Perriman wearing brown coat with black...

Sale Date: February 21, 2006

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Kee-Mo-Ra-Ni-A, 1852

George Catlin

Kee-Mo-Ra-Ni-A, 1852

Sale Date: November 5, 2005

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Wounded buffalo bull, no. 16 (from The..., 1844–1845

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Wounded buffalo bull, no. 16 (from The..., 1844–1845

Sale Date: October 14, 2005

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Leopard hunting in Brazil, 1871

George Catlin

Leopard hunting in Brazil, 1871

Sale Date: May 11, 2005

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An American Indian with bow, arrows and...

George Catlin

An American Indian with bow, arrows and...

Sale Date: May 21, 2005

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Whirling Thunder, older son of Black Hawk, Sauk...

George Catlin

Whirling Thunder, older son of Black Hawk, Sauk...

Sale Date: December 2, 2004

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Ball-play dance (from North American Indian..., 1844

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Ball-play dance (from North American Indian..., 1844

Sale Date: June 25, 2005

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Ball play (from North American Indian)

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Ball play (from North American Indian)

Sale Date: June 25, 2005

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Buffalo hunt, chasing back, pl.12 (+ 3 others,...

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Buffalo hunt, chasing back, pl.12 (+ 3 others,...

Sale Date: January 20, 2005

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North American Indian Portfolio (set of 25, by...

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North American Indian Portfolio (set of 25, by...

Sale Date: January 20, 2005

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Indian encampment

George Catlin

Indian encampment

Sale Date: December 1, 2004

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O-Jib-Be-Ways

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O-Jib-Be-Ways

Sale Date: September 24, 2003

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Buffalo hunt, chase, pl.5, 1844–1845

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Buffalo hunt, chase, pl.5, 1844–1845

Sale Date: June 22, 2004

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Catching the wild horse, pl.4, 1844–1845

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Catching the wild horse, pl.4, 1844–1845

Sale Date: June 22, 2004

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North American Indian portfolio, 1844–1845

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North American Indian portfolio, 1844–1845

Sale Date: June 22, 2004

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Wild horses at play, pl.3, 1844–1845

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Wild horses at play, pl.3, 1844–1845

Sale Date: June 22, 2004

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Ball players, pl.21, 1844–1845

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Ball players, pl.21, 1844–1845

Sale Date: June 22, 2004

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