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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Catching the wild horse, pl.4 (from North..., 1845

George Catlin

Catching the wild horse, pl.4 (from North..., 1845

Sale Date: March 10, 2012

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Buffalo hunt, chaise, pl.5 (from North..., 1845

George Catlin

Buffalo hunt, chaise, pl.5 (from North..., 1845

Sale Date: March 10, 2012

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North American Indians (portfolio of 25..., 1844

George Catlin

North American Indians (portfolio of 25..., 1844

Sale Date: June 25, 2006

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North American Indian portfolio (portfolio..., 1855

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North American Indian portfolio (portfolio..., 1855

Sale Date: January 20, 2012

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Buffalo Chase, a surround by the hidatsa, 1830–1832

George Catlin

Buffalo Chase, a surround by the hidatsa, 1830–1832

Sale Date: December 1, 2011

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Interior of a Mandan Lodge, 1830–1832

George Catlin

Interior of a Mandan Lodge, 1830–1832

Sale Date: December 1, 2011

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Black Hawk, prominent Sauk chief, Sauk..., 1830–1832

George Catlin

Black Hawk, prominent Sauk chief, Sauk..., 1830–1832

Sale Date: December 1, 2011

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One horn, Head Chief of the miniconjou..., 1830–1832

George Catlin

One horn, Head Chief of the miniconjou..., 1830–1832

Sale Date: December 1, 2011

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Osceola of Florida

George Catlin

Osceola of Florida

Sale Date: November 12, 2011

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Leopard hunting in Brazil

George Catlin

Leopard hunting in Brazil

Sale Date: September 28, 2011

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Hunting buffalo on snow shoes

George Catlin

Hunting buffalo on snow shoes

Sale Date: September 11, 2011

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Buffalo hunt, approaching in a ravine, no. 11

George Catlin

Buffalo hunt, approaching in a ravine, no. 11

Sale Date: September 12, 2011

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Dying buffalo bull, in snow drift, pl. 17..., 1844

George Catlin

Dying buffalo bull, in snow drift, pl. 17..., 1844

Sale Date: August 21, 2011

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The bear dance, no.18, 1844

George Catlin

The bear dance, no.18, 1844

Sale Date: August 13, 2011

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Buffalo hunt, chase, pl. 7 (from Catlin's North...

George Catlin

Buffalo hunt, chase, pl. 7 (from Catlin's North...

Sale Date: August 3, 2011

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Archery of the Mandans, pl. 24 (from Catlin's...

George Catlin

Archery of the Mandans, pl. 24 (from Catlin's...

Sale Date: August 3, 2011

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The snow-shoe dance, pl. 14, 1845

George Catlin

The snow-shoe dance, pl. 14, 1845

Sale Date: July 24, 2011

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Buffalo hunt, chase, pl. 6 (from North..., 1845

George Catlin

Buffalo hunt, chase, pl. 6 (from North..., 1845

Sale Date: July 24, 2011

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Buffalo hunt, chase, pl. 7 (from North..., 1845

George Catlin

Buffalo hunt, chase, pl. 7 (from North..., 1845

Sale Date: July 24, 2011

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Antelope shooting, pl. 20 (from North..., 1845

George Catlin

Antelope shooting, pl. 20 (from North..., 1845

Sale Date: July 24, 2011

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Catching the wild horse, pl. 4, 1845

George Catlin

Catching the wild horse, pl. 4, 1845

Sale Date: July 24, 2011

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Buffalo hunt, chasing back, pl. 12 (from..., 1845

George Catlin

Buffalo hunt, chasing back, pl. 12 (from..., 1845

Sale Date: July 24, 2011

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Sioux buffalo dance, no. 8 (from North American...

George Catlin

Sioux buffalo dance, no. 8 (from North American...

Sale Date: May 21, 2011

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Buffalo hunt

George Catlin

Buffalo hunt

Sale Date: April 8, 2011

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