Painter, Printmaker · 1796 – 1872 - United States

George Catlin

George Catlin, an American artist with a background in law, employed painting and printmaking to capture the essence of Native Americans. His technique coupled keen observation with expressive brushwork, documenting the Plains Indians with a raw, unembellished style. Catlin's art conveys a poignant nostalgia for the fading cultures of America's indigenous people.