George Catlin and his Indian Gallery / edited by George Gurney and Therese Thau Heyman ; [with essays by] Brian W. Dippie [and others].

A virtual exhibit that showcases 32 examples of art work from the exhibition "George Catlin and his Indian Gallery" at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The art work documents the transformation of Native American groups, especially those forced West as a result of the Indi...

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Main Author: Catlin, George, 1796-1872
Corporate Author: Renwick Gallery
Other Authors: Heyman, Therese Thau
Gurney, George
Dippie, Brian W.
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : New York : Smithsonian American Art Museum ; W.W. Norton, [2002], ©2002.
Subjects:
Catlin, George, > 1796-1872 > Exhibitions.
Indigenous peoples in art > Exhibitions.
Painting > Washington (D.C.) > Exhibitions.
West (U.S.) > In art > Exhibitions.
Renwick Gallery > Exhibitions.
Genre:
Exhibitions.
In art
Physical Description:294 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; cm.
Format: Electronic Book
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A virtual exhibit that showcases 32 examples of art work from the exhibition "George Catlin and his Indian Gallery" at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The art work documents the transformation of Native American groups, especially those forced West as a result of the Indian Removal Act. Exhibit includes several prominent Mandan chiefs and General William Clark. Designed specifically for educators, the site contains materials from educators, Native Americans, and scholars, along with lesson plans that incorporate additional materials available on the Web site.
Note:Catalog of an exhibition held at the Renwick Gallery, Washington, D.C., Sept. 6, 2002-Jan. 19, 2003.
Call Number:ND237.C35 A4 2002
ISBN:0937311545 (pbk.)
0393052176