- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: WW Norton (Sep 24 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0393052176
- ISBN-13: 978-0393052176
- Product Dimensions: 31.1 x 26.2 x 3.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 2.2 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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From the foremost collection of the artist's work, a remarkable portrait of Native American life.
In 1832, George Catlin—showman, entrepreneur, and artist—made the first of four trips into Indian country, painting as he went, in a wonderfully spontaneous, if somewhat naive style. His ambition was to paint every tribe. He fell short. But what he did achieve, and the subject of this splendid volume, is a remarkable look into the faces and daily activities of Native Americans before their lands and their numbers were so radically diminished. And while Catlin was clearly influenced by the idea that Indians were Noble Savages (rapidly acquiring the vices of the white man while losing their "savage" virtues), his passion for his work is evidence of a profound respect and affection for his subjects, clearly demonstrated in this magnificent book. 275 illustrations, 150 in color.
About the Author
GEORGE CATLIN (1796-1872) was the first, and perhaps the most famous, painter of Native Americans.
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Superb collection of Catlin's paintings,
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This review is from: George Catlin And His Indian Gallery (Hardcover)
This is a wonderful book! It accompanies an exhibit of hundreds of Catlin's paintings held in Washington DC in 2002, and scheduled to travel to several other cities. The reproductions are superb (the best I've ever seen) - the colors are true, and the sizes are often full-page and sometimes double-page. A brief commentary accompanies each painting, and there are also lengthy essays describing Catlin's life, his time in Europe, and his connection with the Smithsonian.I bought Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs, etc at the same time that I bought this book, and I read the two of them together. The paintings are immeasurably enhanced by Catlin's comments and stories (he is a great story-teller). He explains what's happening in the crowd scenes (and it is sometimes hair-raising!), and he gives interesting background on the people shown in the portraits. Looked at in this way, the paintings really come alive. Very highly recommended.
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Superb collection of Catlin's paintings,
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This review is from: George Catlin And His Indian Gallery (Hardcover)
This is a wonderful book! It accompanies an exhibit of hundreds of Catlin's paintings held in Washington DC in 2002, and scheduled to travel to several other cities. The reproductions are superb (the best I've ever seen) - the colors are true, and the sizes are often full-page and sometimes double-page. A brief commentary accompanies each painting, and there are also lengthy essays describing Catlin's life, his time in Europe, and his connection with the Smithsonian.I bought Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs, etc at the same time that I bought this book, and I read the two of them together. The paintings are immeasurably enhanced by Catlin's comments and stories (he is a great story-teller). He explains what's happening in the crowd scenes (and it is sometimes hair-raising!), and he gives interesting background on the people shown in the portraits. Looked at in this way, the paintings really come alive. Very highly recommended. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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essential,
By Mark Robin Harrington "Mark Harrington" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: George Catlin And His Indian Gallery (Hardcover)
george catlin's indian gallery depicts what america lost in both humanity and landscape. there is no equivalent directly observed attestation to the life, customs and habitat of the vanished north american indigenous peoples.catlin's work is a gift to historical record of the highest significance. it is consistent with the essential nature of the content that the quality of this publication is outstanding in design and reproduction. 6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This review is from: George Catlin And His Indian Gallery (Hardcover)
This is a gorgeous book, filled with magnificent reproductions of Catlin's seminal portraits and augmented by a trenchant and insightful commentary.
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