Old World Portraits
The White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas
George Catlin
A striking mid-19th-century portrait of the Iowa chief Mew-hu-she-kaw (The White Cloud) by George Catlin.
Ha-wón-je-tah (One Horn), Head Chief of the Miniconjou Tribe
George Catlin
1832 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking and dignified 1832 portrait of a Miniconjou Sioux leader, captured with rich detail and powerful presence by George Catlin.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1832 during George Catlin's travels, this masterwork depicts Ha-wón-je-tah, the celebrated Head Chief of the Miniconjou tribe. Known as 'One Horn,' the chief is shown in ceremonial attire with vibrant red pigment applied to his face, reflecting Catlin's dedication to documenting the nobility and cultural heritage of Indigenous North Americans in a formal academic style.
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