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.
Wi-jún-jon, Pigeon's Egg Head (The Light)
George Catlin
1831 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 19th-century portrait of a distinguished Assiniboine warrior by George Catlin.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in walnut and cognac tones — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Muted red
About the piece
Painted in 1831 by George Catlin, this powerful portrait depicts Wi-jún-jon, an Assiniboine warrior, with remarkable dignity and detail. The work captures traditional regalia and the bold red face paint of the subject against a softly textured, atmospheric background, reflecting Catlin's dedication to documenting the life and culture of the American West.
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