Flathead Indians by George Catlin. An indigenous woman carrying a large fish and a cradleboard stands on a riverbank beside a man wrapped in a blanket, with others fishing in the background.

Flathead Indians

George Catlin

1861 · Medium Not Listed

A compelling 19th-century ethnographic study of the Flathead people by George Catlin.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
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Best on mid-tone or darker walls
Color notes
Warm beige, Soft sage, Aged gold

About the piece

Painted in 1861, this detailed work by renowned artist George Catlin captures a scene of daily life among the Flathead (Salish) people. The composition highlights a woman carrying a fresh catch and a child in a traditional cradleboard, providing a rare and artistic glimpse into the cultural heritage and fishing practices of the American West.