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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Archery of the Mandans

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Archery of the Mandans

Sale Date: April 8, 2011

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Capturing a wild horse

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Capturing a wild horse

Sale Date: April 1, 2011

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Wounded buffalo surrounded by a pack of wolves

George Catlin

Wounded buffalo surrounded by a pack of wolves

Sale Date: January 15, 2011

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The bear dance, pl. 18 (from North American..., 1844

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The bear dance, pl. 18 (from North American..., 1844

Sale Date: May 4, 2010

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Buffalo hunt chase, pl. 5 (from North..., 1844

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Buffalo hunt chase, pl. 5 (from North..., 1844

Sale Date: May 4, 2010

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Group of North American Indians, pl. 1 (from , 1844

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Group of North American Indians, pl. 1 (from , 1844

Sale Date: May 4, 2010

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The bear dance, no. 18, 1844

George Catlin

The bear dance, no. 18, 1844

Sale Date: March 27, 2010

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O-jib-e-ways (from the North American Indian...

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O-jib-e-ways (from the North American Indian...

Sale Date: July 17, 2009

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Buffalo bull grazing, pl. 2 (+ Wounded..., 1844–1845

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Buffalo bull grazing, pl. 2 (+ Wounded..., 1844–1845

Sale Date: October 8, 2009

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North American Indian portfolio (portfolio of 25)

George Catlin

North American Indian portfolio (portfolio of 25)

Sale Date: June 19, 2009

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Ball Play (from North American Indian..., 1844

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Ball Play (from North American Indian..., 1844

Sale Date: June 11, 2009

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Ball Players (from North American Indian..., 1844

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Ball Players (from North American Indian..., 1844

Sale Date: June 11, 2009

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The bear dance, pl. 18 (from North American..., 1844

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The bear dance, pl. 18 (from North American..., 1844

Sale Date: May 12, 2009

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Buffalo hunt chase, pl. 5 (from North..., 1844

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Buffalo hunt chase, pl. 5 (from North..., 1844

Sale Date: May 12, 2009

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Group of North American Indians, from life,..., 1844

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Group of North American Indians, from life,..., 1844

Sale Date: May 12, 2009

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The manners, customs, and condition of the..., 1841

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The manners, customs, and condition of the..., 1841

Sale Date: March 27, 2009

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North American Indian Portfolio, 1844

George Catlin

North American Indian Portfolio, 1844

Sale Date: January 26, 2009

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Indians hunting the grizzly bear

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Indians hunting the grizzly bear

Sale Date: May 22, 2008

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Ball-play dance, 1844–1845

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Ball-play dance, 1844–1845

Sale Date: April 29, 2008

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Hunting scenes and amusements of the rocky...

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Hunting scenes and amusements of the rocky...

Sale Date: April 21, 2008

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Horse Chief, Head Chief of the Pawnee Tribe..., 1832

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Horse Chief, Head Chief of the Pawnee Tribe..., 1832

Sale Date: April 8, 2008

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North American Indians (bk w/ 180 works, folio)

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North American Indians (bk w/ 180 works, folio)

Sale Date: May 31, 2007

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American Indian scenes (suite of 6)

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American Indian scenes (suite of 6)

Sale Date: January 27, 2008

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Wild horses at play (+ 5 others; 6 works), 1885

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Wild horses at play (+ 5 others; 6 works), 1885

Sale Date: November 18, 2007

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