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Self Portrait of George Catlin, Early 19th Century Oil on Canvas
Self Portrait of George Catlin, Early 19th Century Oil on Canvas

George CatlinSelf Portrait of George Catlin, Early 19th Century Oil on Canvas, c. 1821

$28,000

Self Portrait of George Catlin, Early 19th Century Oil on Canvas

By George Catlin

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

George Catlin was a 19th-century American artist, explorer, and advocate for Native American culture whose legacy is deeply intertwined with his iconic portraits and depictions of Native American tribes. A defining aspect of Catlin's work is his commitment to authenticity and respect for his subjects. He strove to capture not only their physical appearances but also their spiritual essence and cultural practices. His portraits are characterized by a keen attention to detail and a sensitivity to the individuality of each subject, reflecting his deep admiration for Native American traditions and values. This painting however, went beyond his skill for painting Native American...

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Early 19th Century George Catlin Art

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving Tuch-ee Cherokee Chief After Catlin c 1845
Antique Hand-Colored Engraving Tuch-ee Cherokee Chief After Catlin c 1845

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving Tuch-ee Cherokee Chief After Catlin c 1845

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Antique Hand-Colored Engraving Tuch-ee Cherokee Chief After Catlin c 1845

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A striking mid-19th century hand-colored engraving depicting “Tuch-ee, Chef de Guerre Cherokee”, a Cherokee war chief, after the work of renowned American artist George Catlin. This...

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique George Catlin Art

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Questions About George Catlin Art
  • Why would the artist George Catlin’s paintings from the 1800s be considered a form of artistic documentation?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.