Figure Studies
Three Minatarree Indians
George Catlin
A dignified 19th-century ethnographic portrait of three Hidatsa individuals in traditional regalia by George Catlin.
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Three Riccarree Indians
George Catlin
1861 · Medium Not Listed
A refined ethnographic portrait by George Catlin depicting three individuals in traditional Arikara attire against a soft, atmospheric backdrop.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft sage, Aged gold, Rich brown
About the piece
Created in 1861, this work by George Catlin provides a detailed look at the regalia of the Riccarree (Arikara) people. The composition features three figures standing on a grassy plain, showcasing the intricate beadwork, feathered adornments, and symbolic shields characteristic of Catlin’s extensive documentation of Indigenous North American cultures during the 19th century.
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