In 1832, artist and lawyer George Catlin made the first of four trips into American Indian country. His ambition was to paint every tribe. He fell short, but what he did achieve, and the subject of this volume, is a remarkable look into the faces and daily activities of Native Americans before their[...]
Briefly describes Catlin's life and career, and shares his observations of the Great Plains Indians during the 1830s.[...]
This book, and the exhibition it accompanies, showcases works from George Catlin's 'Indian Gallery' - a series of portraits not seen in the UK since the 1840s - and seeks to reposition this remarkable artist for a contemporary audience. The authors explore the origins of Catlin's achievement: hi[...]