K'nisteneux (Woman, Man, and Child with Background Village)

Classification: 
Date: 
1866-68
Medium: 
Graphite and black ink on card
Dimensions: 
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description: 
Ethnography. Studies of Native Americans: an adult male with a tomahawk, a boy with a bow and an adult female, wigwams and tribal members in the background
Credit Line: 
Purchased by the Society
Object Number: 
1872.23.77
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed
Inscriptions: 
Signed at right inside image in black ink: "Geo. Catlin"; inscribed at upper center outside image in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 77. / K'nisteneux"; at lower border outside image in black ink: "257 255 256"
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: 
15945
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Shawano (Shawnee Woman, Three Men [including Ten-squa-ta-way, 'the Open Door', Brother of Tecumseh], and Two Children)

Classification: 
Date: 
1866-68
Medium: 
Graphite and black ink on card
Dimensions: 
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description: 
Ethnography. Studies of Native Americans: also called Shawnee, three males, one being Ten-squa-ta-way, brother of Tecumseh, called the "Shawnee Prophet", holding his "Sacred String of Beads" in one hand and in the other his "Miraclous Fire" brand; the two other males holding a gun and a pipe, one female and 2 children surround the 'Prophet', and all have pierced earlobe modifications and complex ear ornaments
Credit Line: 
Purchased by the Society
Object Number: 
1872.23.75
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed
Inscriptions: 
Signed at right inside image in black ink: "Geo. Catlin"; inscribed at upper center outside image in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 75. / Shawano"; at lower border outside image in black ink: "249. 250 248 251"
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: 
15944
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Potowatomie (Woman and Two Men)

Classification: 
Date: 
1866-68
Medium: 
Graphite and black ink on card
Dimensions: 
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description: 
Ethnography. Studies of Native Americans: two males and a female, holding I-shaped prayer tablets or sticks
Credit Line: 
Purchased by the Society
Object Number: 
1872.23.74
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed
Inscriptions: 
Signed at right inside image in black ink: "Geo. Catlin"; inscribed at upper center outside image in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 74. / Potowatomie"; at lower border outside image in black ink: "247 245 246"
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: 
15943
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Kickapoo (Kee-an-ne-luk, the 'Prophet' , and Two Men)

Classification: 
Date: 
1866-68
Medium: 
Graphite and black ink on card
Dimensions: 
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description: 
Ethnography. Studies of Native Americans: two males and a female (?); one is Kee-an-ne-kuk, the 'Kickapoo Prophet', in an attitude of preaching, holding an I-shaped prayer tablet or stick
Credit Line: 
Purchased by the Society
Object Number: 
1872.23.73
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed
Inscriptions: 
Signed at right inside image in black ink: "Geo. Catlin"; inscribed at upper center outside image in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 73. / Kickapoo"; at lower border outside image in black ink: "242 243 244"
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: 
15942
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cherokee (Two Men)

Classification: 
Date: 
1866-68
Medium: 
Graphite and black ink on card
Dimensions: 
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description: 
Ethnography. Studies of Native Americans: two chiefs, one called Tuch-ee or 'Dutch'; one man holds a pipe, another a rifle or musket
Credit Line: 
Purchased by the Society
Object Number: 
1872.23.72
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed
Inscriptions: 
Signed at right inside image in black ink: "Geo. Catlin"; inscribed at upper center outside image in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 72. / Cherokee"; at lower border outside image in black ink: "240 241."
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: 
15941
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Kiowa (Woman and Three Men)

Classification: 
Date: 
1866-68
Medium: 
Graphite and black ink on card
Dimensions: 
Overall: 18 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. ( 46.7 x 61.3 cm )
Description: 
Ethnography. Studies of Native Americans: Chief Boldner, two male warriors and a female
Credit Line: 
Purchased by the Society
Object Number: 
1872.23.71
Marks: 
inscriptions: Signed
Inscriptions: 
Signed at right inside image in black ink: "Geo. Catlin"; inscribed at upper center outside image in black ink over graphite: "Pl. 71. / Kiowa"; at lower border outside image in black ink: "239 238 236 237"
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: 
15940
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

View with Unidentified Church (18)

Classification: 
Date: 
1852
Medium: 
Graphite and orange watercolor wash on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 8.3 x 12.1 cm ) mat: 11 x 14 in. ( 27.9 x 35.6 cm )
Description: 
Architecture
Credit Line: 
Gift of Daniel Parish, Jr.
Object Number: 
1912.45r
Marks: 
inscriptions: Bottom right: J. Bornet 1852.
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower right of center inside image in graphite: "J Bornet. 1852."
Provenance: 
Daniel Parish, Jr., New York City
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1852
eMuseum Object ID: 
15939
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Saloon at Ferry, Hoboken, New Jersey (14)

Classification: 
Date: 
1852
Medium: 
Graphite and orange watercolor wash on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 7/8 x 6 11/16 in. (12.4 x 17 cm) mat: 11 x 14 in. ( 27.9 x 35.6 cm )
Description: 
Townscape
Credit Line: 
Gift of Daniel Parish, Jr.
Object Number: 
1912.45n
Marks: 
Signed and inscribed at lower left inside image in graphite: "J. Bornet 1852."; at lower right outside image: "Saloon at Ferry"
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower left inside image in graphite: "J. Bornet 1852."; at lower right outside image: "Saloon at Ferry"
Provenance: 
Daniel Parish, Jr., New York City
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1852
eMuseum Object ID: 
15937
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Scene in the Palisades (15)

Classification: 
Date: 
1852
Medium: 
Graphite and orange watercolor wash on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 8.3 x 12.1 cm ) mat: 11 x 14 in. ( 27.9 x 35.6 cm )
Description: 
Landscape
Credit Line: 
Gift of Daniel Parish, Jr.
Object Number: 
1912.45o
Marks: 
inscriptions: Bottom right: J. Bornet 1852. Scene in the Palisades
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower right inside image in graphite: "J. Bornet. 1852."; at lower right outside image: "Scene in the Palisades"
Provenance: 
Daniel Parish, Jr., New York City
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1852
eMuseum Object ID: 
15938
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Louis Baker, Vauxhall, New Jersey (13)

Classification: 
Date: 
1852
Medium: 
Graphite and orange watercolor wash on paper
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 8.3 x 12.1 cm ) mat: 11 x 14 in. ( 27.9 x 35.6 cm )
Description: 
Architecture
Credit Line: 
Gift of Daniel Parish, Jr.
Object Number: 
1912.45m
Marks: 
inscriptions: Bottom right: J. Bornet 1852
Inscriptions: 
Signed and inscribed at lower right of center inside image in graphite: "J. Bornet. 1852."; at lower right outside image: "Elysian Fields"; building lettered: "LOUIS BAKER / VAUXHALL"
Provenance: 
Daniel Parish, Jr., New York City
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1852
eMuseum Object ID: 
15936
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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