A Mandan Medicine Man 1861 - 1869

"A Mandan Medicine Man" is a watercolor painting by George Catlin, created between 1861 and 1869. The painting depicts a Mandan medicine man performing a ritual in front of a group of people. The painting is framed by a muted green border and features a muted color palette with earthy tones. The oval-shaped composition frames the scene and draws the viewer's eye to the medicine man, who is positioned in the center of the image. Catlin's depiction of Native American life through his artwork is highly influential. He was an American painter and writer known for his portraits and depictions of Native American peoples in the 19th century, particularly the Mandan people.