The Last Race, Mandan O kee pa Ceremony by George Catlin Giclee + Ships Free

Description: George Catlin (1796-1872) was an American painter, author, and traveler, best known for his significant contributions to the documentation and preservation of Native American culture in the 19th century. Born in Pennsylvania, Catlin's fascination with indigenous peoples and their way of life inspired a lifelong commitment to recording their traditions and customs. In the 1830s, Catlin embarked on a series of journeys through the American West, visiting numerous Native American tribes. His encounters and observations fueled a remarkable artistic output, with Catlin creating over 600 paintings and sketches, primarily focusing on tribal life, ceremonies, and landscapes. Catlin was a tireless advocate for the protection and understanding of Native American culture, and he sought to preserve their heritage at a time when it was threatened by westward expansion and changing government policies. In 1832, he proposed the creation of a national gallery to house his collection, which eventually formed the core of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History. His work was not only artistic but also anthropological, shedding light on the rich and diverse tapestry of Native American life. Catlin's legacy as an artist and advocate for indigenous peoples endures as a testament to the importance of cultural preservation and respect for America's original inhabitants. This beautiful Giclee Art Print is reproduced in the USA by Texas Art Warehouse in a variety of sizes and materials. (choose from the dropdown box) All products are made by our printing and framing partner in the USA. Rolled Products usually ship in 5 business days. Stretched canvas is usually shipped within one week and framed items can take up to the full 10 days quoted in the eBay handling time. Shipping times get a few days longer around the holidays and busy times of the year. If you are looking to frame yourself choose Unframed Art Paper or Rolled Canvas which are perfect for using existing frames or upcycling thrift store finds. If you prefer a ready to hang canvas piece right out of the box we have Stretched Gallery Wrap Canvas or Black Float Framed Canvas. Product Options: Rolled Paper is a semi gloss digital paper printed full bleed (No white border) Fine Art Paper is a higher quality cotton rag paper more like watercolor paper. The ink will soak in more and give a lighter slightly textured appearance. Prices shown are printed full bleed (No white border) but can be printed with a 2” printed border on request at additional cost. Both papers ship rolled in a tube. Rolled Canvas ships with a 2" white border for stretching, gallery edge (Extra image on sides) is available on request please message me for details Gallery Wrapped & Stretched Canvas 1.25" Deep Bar with Mirror Edge (Extra edge is cloned on so you see the full image on the front) Framed Canvas is a stretched canvas with black sides mounted inside a narrow black float frame made from real wood. It is fixed from the back so there is a narrow gap between the edge of the canvas and the frame making the canvas appear to float.

Price: 41.65 USD

Location: Hondo, Texas

End Time: 2024-12-18T21:29:55.000Z

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