A Connibo Indian Family 1854 - 1869

"A Connibo Indian Family" is a watercolor painting created by American artist George Catlin between 1854 and 1869. The painting, which is typical of his "Indian Gallery" series, depicts a family of six Connibo Indians. The family is arranged in a formal line, with the father in the center and the mother and children flanking him. The painting is a valuable record of the appearance and traditional dress of the Connibo people in the mid-19th century. The artist's work is often viewed through the lens of both anthropological and artistic merit, offering insights into the lives and cultures of the Native American tribes he encountered during his extensive travels across the American West.