Album unique

Collection — portfolio: 49

Identifier: 9110

Scope and content

Eleven original watercolors with holographic descriptions by the artist. Includes a letter to Catlin as well. Descriptions include specifics as to the individuals who are pictured and their place in the tribe they are from. Names of Indians are given in the native language as well as the English version, including: The Surrounder, Red Thunder, The Jumper, Double Walker, Big Elk, Black Dog, Big Crow, Little Soldier, Black Rock, and The Very Brave Chief. Information about Indian culture is given with each painting.

Dates

1863.

Creator

Catlin, George, 1796-1872. (Person)
Sanford, Henry (Former owner, Person)
Huntington Free Library (Former owner, Organization)

Restrictions on Access

Access restricted to the permission of the curator.

Biographical / Historical

George Catlin was an American artist. Catlin's mother had been captured by Indians. Catlin traveled the United States drawing the Indians he saw. He presented his work in a traveling gallery in cities in the U.S. Later he took his trade to Europe. After his time in Europe he continued to travel and present his drawings of both North and South America.