Returning to Fort Frontenac by Sled. February 1679 1847 - 1848

"Returning to Fort Frontenac by Sled. February 1679" is a painting by American artist George Catlin, completed between 1847 and 1848. The work depicts a winter scene with Native Americans traveling by sled, pulled by dogs, through a snowy landscape. The painting is notable for its detailed depiction of winter scenery and the artist's focus on the lives of Native Americans in the 17th century. Catlin was a renowned painter of Native American life and customs, and his works are considered valuable historical documents of a bygone era.