Chaco Chief, His Wife, and a Warrior 1854 - 1869

"Chaco Chief, His Wife, and a Warrior" is a watercolor painting by George Catlin, created between 1854 and 1869. Catlin, known for his depictions of Native American life, portrays a Chaco chief, his wife, and a warrior in a static, frontal composition. The painting is a part of Catlin’s larger body of work that documented and romanticized Native American cultures, capturing a moment in time before the arrival of European settlers. The three figures, standing against a backdrop of sky and foliage, offer a glimpse into traditional attire and social hierarchy.