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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George Catlin (355 results)
Buffalo hunt, chase, pl.6, 1844–1845

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Buffalo hunt, chase, pl.6, 1844–1845

Sale Date: June 22, 2004

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Buffalo hunt, surround, pl.9, 1844–1845

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Buffalo hunt, surround, pl.9, 1844–1845

Sale Date: June 22, 2004

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The snow-shoe dance, pl.14, 1844–1845

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The snow-shoe dance, pl.14, 1844–1845

Sale Date: June 22, 2004

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North American Indians, pl.1, 1844–1845

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North American Indians, pl.1, 1844–1845

Sale Date: June 22, 2004

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Buffalo dance, pl.8, 1844–1845

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Buffalo dance, pl.8, 1844–1845

Sale Date: June 22, 2004

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Bear dance, pl.18, 1844–1845

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Bear dance, pl.18, 1844–1845

Sale Date: June 22, 2004

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Deer hunting by moonlight (No.553)

George Catlin

Deer hunting by moonlight (No.553)

Sale Date: June 8, 2004

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Ostrich chase, Buenos Aires, 1857–1857

George Catlin

Ostrich chase, Buenos Aires, 1857–1857

Sale Date: May 18, 2004

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Untitled, pl.5, 1844–1844

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Untitled, pl.5, 1844–1844

Sale Date: October 21, 2003

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Buffalo bull, grazing

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Buffalo bull, grazing

Sale Date: October 4, 2003

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Wounded bufallo bull, pl.16, 1844–1844

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Wounded bufallo bull, pl.16, 1844–1844

Sale Date: June 18, 2003

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North American Indian portfolio, 1844–1845

George Catlin

North American Indian portfolio, 1844–1845

Sale Date: January 16, 2003

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North American Indian portfolio, pl.25, 1844–1845

George Catlin

North American Indian portfolio, pl.25, 1844–1845

Sale Date: January 16, 2003

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North American Indian portfolio, pl.8, 1844–1845

George Catlin

North American Indian portfolio, pl.8, 1844–1845

Sale Date: January 16, 2003

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North American Indian portfolio, pl.18, 1844–1845

George Catlin

North American Indian portfolio, pl.18, 1844–1845

Sale Date: January 16, 2003

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Wounded bison

George Catlin

Wounded bison

Sale Date: November 20, 2002

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Portrait of Charles White

George Catlin

Portrait of Charles White

Sale Date: October 12, 2002

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Antelope shooting

George Catlin

Antelope shooting

Sale Date: July 21, 2002

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Portrait of Charles S. White, 3 years..., 1825–1825

George Catlin

Portrait of Charles S. White, 3 years..., 1825–1825

Sale Date: April 13, 2002

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North American Indian

George Catlin

North American Indian

Sale Date: November 29, 2001

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Moose at waterhole, 1854–1854

George Catlin

Moose at waterhole, 1854–1854

Sale Date: November 29, 2001

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Wild horses at play

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Wild horses at play

Sale Date: November 6, 2001

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North American Indians

George Catlin

North American Indians

Sale Date: July 28, 2001

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Untitled, 1880–1880

George Catlin

Untitled, 1880–1880

Sale Date: August 13, 2000

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