Mohigan Chief and a Missionary 1861 - 1869

"Mohigan Chief and a Missionary" (1861-1869) by George Catlin depicts a meeting between a Native American chief and a missionary. The chief is standing and holding a staff, while the missionary is seated on a rock. The painting is framed in an oval shape, suggestive of a portrait, with a background of a grassy meadow and a blue sky. Catlin, a well-known artist and ethnographer, was dedicated to documenting the lives and cultures of Native American tribes, particularly those of the Great Plains. This painting is an example of his interest in the interactions between Native Americans and European settlers during this era.