A Sepibo Village 1854 - 1869

George Catlin's "A Sepibo Village" (1854 - 1869) is a watercolor painting depicting the daily life of the Sepibo people of the Amazon rainforest in Peru. The composition features a village nestled amongst lush vegetation, with several individuals gathered in the foreground. Catlin was a renowned painter and ethnographer known for his detailed depictions of Native American cultures, aiming to document the traditions and way of life of Indigenous peoples before they were lost forever. This artwork showcases his commitment to preserving cultural heritage through visual representations.