Making Arrowheads (Apachees)
Classification:
Date:
1866-68
Medium:
Graphite and black ink on prepared card
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description:
Ethnography. Studies of Native Americans: men sit in a hut outside a wigwam: one breaks boulders with a stone hammer, a second chips large flint flakes while a third fashions the finished arrowhead in his palm, using a pointed stone stylus to chip the serrated edges; women and children gather in the background and all sing a repetative chant in rhythm to the stone work
Credit Line:
Purchased by the Society
Object Number:
1872.23.193
Marks:
inscriptions: Signed
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right inside image in black ink: "Geo. Catlin"; inscribed at upper center outside image in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 193. / Making Arrowheads. (Apachees)"
Provenance:
The artist's collection; Francis Putnam Catlin, the artist's brother, serving as agent to George Henry Moore, acting on behalf of N-YHS
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
16385
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Camanchees Moving
Classification:
Date:
1866-68
Medium:
Graphite and black ink on prepared card
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description:
Ethnography. Studies of Native Americans: tent poles are tied to horses and dogs and used as sledges to drag the skin tents and household goods including iron pots and crocks across the plains to a new site while women and children ride or walk and a large group of dogs fight and wrestle
Credit Line:
Purchased by the Society
Object Number:
1872.23.182
Marks:
inscriptions: Signed
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right inside image in black ink: "Geo. Catlin"; inscribed at upper center outside image in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 182. / Camanchees Moving."
Provenance:
The artist's collection; Francis Putnam Catlin, the artist's brother, serving as agent to George Henry Moore, acting on behalf of N-YHS
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
16384
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Catlin Painting the Portrait of Mah-to-toh-pa (Mandan) in 1832
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1866-68
Medium:
Graphite and black ink on prepared card
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description:
Portrait. Studies of Native Americans: Catlin stands before an easel tripod made of branches encircled by the curious men, women, children and dogs of the village while he paints a portrait of the War Chief in his full regalia of floor length feathered headdress, elaborately decorated tunic and holding his spear
Credit Line:
Purchased by the Society
Object Number:
1872.23.179
Marks:
inscriptions: Signed
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right inside image in black ink: "Geo. Catlin"; inscribed at upper center outside image in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 179. / Portrait of Mah-to-toh-pa (Mandan)"
Provenance:
The artist's collection; Francis Putnam Catlin, the artist's brother, serving as agent to George Henry Moore, acting on behalf of N-YHS
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1832
eMuseum Object ID:
16383
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Apache ("Tir Nationale")
Classification:
Date:
1866-68
Medium:
Graphite and black ink on prepared card
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description:
Ethnography. Studies of Native Americans: an important archery contest at a great Apachee village on the Gila River; members of the tribe watch in a group while men on horseback with bows drawn ride past them shooting arrows at bulls-eye targets laid out on the ground in a competition of speed and accuracy
Credit Line:
Purchased by the Society
Object Number:
1872.23.167
Marks:
inscriptions: Signed
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right inside image in black ink: "Geo. Catlin"; inscribed at upper center outside image in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 167. / Apachee. ('tir nationale.')"
Provenance:
The artist's collection; Francis Putnam Catlin, the artist's brother, serving as agent to George Henry Moore, acting on behalf of N-YHS
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
16382
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Begging Dance (Saukie)
Classification:
Date:
1866-68
Medium:
Graphite and black ink on prepared card
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description:
Ethnography. Studies of Native Americans: a group of men with 'mohawk-style' shaved heads, body paint and ornately decorated pierced ear modifications dance carrying bows, pipes and tomahawks; performed for strangers in anticipation of receiving gifts
Credit Line:
Purchased by the Society
Object Number:
1872.23.148
Marks:
inscriptions: Signed
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right inside image in black ink: "Geo. Catlin"; inscribed at upper center outside image in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 148. / Begging Dance. (Saukie)"
Gallery Label:
This dance is often given to strangers with an expectation of obtaining presents
Provenance:
The artist's collection; Francis Putnam Catlin, the artist's brother, serving as agent to George Henry Moore, acting on behalf of N-YHS
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
16381
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Capture of the Algerian Frigate "Mashuda" by the American Squadron Under Command of Commodore Stephen Decatur.
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1815
Medium:
Brown ink and wash, watercolor, and green gouache on two pieces of paper, laid on canvas
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 7/8 x 22 7/8 in. ( 47.9 x 58.1 cm )
frame: 27 x 30 x 1 1/4 in. ( 68.6 x 76.2 x 3.2 cm )
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number:
1963.161
Marks:
inscriptions: Olds # 840
Inscriptions:
Inscribed in Arabic in North African style along lower edge on separate piece of paper in brown ink (in translation): "This is the figth of Hamid with the Americans. The size of the American force was four frigates, a sloop-of-war, and four brigs or schooners. The battle lasted about five hours. June 1815."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1815
eMuseum Object ID:
16380
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Capture of the U.S. Frigate "President" by a British Squadron
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1815
Medium:
Watercolor, brown ink, and touches of white gouache on paper, laid on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/8 x 20 3/4 in. ( 33.3 x 52.7 cm )
frame: 19 1/2 x 26 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 49.5 x 67.3 x 3.2 cm )
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number:
1963.159
Marks:
signed: faded ink, lower right: "[illegible]"
Inscriptions:
Inscribed along lower edge outside image in brown ink: "Capture of the United States Frigate President. S. Decature Esq Commander. by a British Fleet* consisting of a Seventy-four, & Three Frigates, J Hays Esq. Commander / January 15th AD 1815"; at lower right: "*Majestic 74 Endymion 40 Tenedos 38 Pomone 30"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1815
eMuseum Object ID:
16379
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder Horn: The Sitting Bull (I-1), with Printed Vignette Portraits of Chief Black Hawk, Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, and Chief Arkikita Surrounded by Native Implements
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1891
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, collage, brown ink and wash, graphite, and gold and copper metallic pigment, with selective glazing on beige paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 15/16 x 15 1/16 in. ( 30.3 x 38.3 cm )
Description:
Military
Credit Line:
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number:
1907.36.385
Marks:
inscriptions: Signed bottom center: Rufus A. Grider Canajoharie N.Y./ 1891
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower center below horn in brown ink: "Rufus A. Grider Canajoharie N.Y. / 1891"; inscribed at middle right: "The / SITTING / BULL / Powder Horn...", followed by a brief history of the horn
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1891
eMuseum Object ID:
16378
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder Horn: The Dakota, T.S. Hitchcock, Maker/Owner (H-34), with Carving Unfurled
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
c. 1890
Medium:
Watercolor, brown and black ink and wash, gouache, graphite, and green metallic pigment, with selective glazing
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 15 1/16 in. ( 30.5 x 38.3 cm )
Description:
Military
Credit Line:
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number:
1907.36.383
Marks:
inscriptions: Signed bottom center: RA Grider
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower center below horn in brown ink: "RA. Grider"; inscribed at middle right: "The / DAKOTA.", followed by a brief history of the horn
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1888
eMuseum Object ID:
16376
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powder Horn: The Alabama (H-33), with Carving Unfurled and a Vignette of the "Gragg" Tavern sign, Dedham, Massachusetts
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1890
Medium:
Brown and black ink and wash, watercolor, gouache, graphite, and green and copper metallic pigment, with selective glazing on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 15/16 x 14 15/16 in. ( 30.3 x 37.9 cm )
Description:
Military
Credit Line:
Gift of Isaac J. Greenwood
Object Number:
1907.36.382
Marks:
inscriptions: Signed bottom center: RA Grider 1890
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower center below horn in brown ink: "RA. Grider 1890."; inscribed at middle right: "ALABAMA.", followed by a brief history of the horn; at upper center beside vignette: "an ancient / TAVERN SIGN / at DEDHAM, Mass. / near Boston"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
16375
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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