Camanchees Lancing a Buffalo Bull 1861 - 1869

"Camanchees Lancing a Buffalo Bull" is a watercolor painting by American artist George Catlin, completed between 1861 and 1869. This artwork showcases Catlin's fascination with Native American culture, particularly the Comanche people. The painting depicts a dramatic scene of Comanche warriors on horseback lancing a buffalo bull. The composition highlights the dynamic action of the hunt and the relationship between the Comanche and the buffalo. It exemplifies Catlin's commitment to documenting the lives and customs of Indigenous peoples of the American West, contributing to the development of the genre of Western art.