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Creator:
Catlin, George, 1796-1872  Search this
Subject:
Catlin, George  Search this
Type:
Writings
Date:
183-
Place of publication, production, or execution:
No place, unknown, or undetermined
Physical Description:
Commonplace Book : 36 p. : handwritten ; 18 x 15 cm.
Summary:
In this notebook, Catlin categorizes his paintings by naming them: sporting scenes, amusements, landscapes, landscapes on the Missouri, and manners & customs. The reverse side of this notebook describes in gruesome detail a battle of Máh-to-toh-pa "Four Bears," second chief of the Mandan Village. <br> Only selected pages have been scanned.
Citation:
George Catlin. George Catlin's notebook #6, 183-. George Catlin papers, undated. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Use Note:
Current copyright status is undetermined
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C. 20560
Topic:
Indians of North America  Search this
Paintings  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA)1197
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George Catlin papers, undated
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_item_1197