An Indian Council - Sioux 1861 - 1869

"An Indian Council - Sioux" is a watercolor painting by George Catlin, created between 1861 and 1869. The painting depicts a gathering of Sioux Native Americans seated in a circle around a small fire. The scene is framed by an oval, with a large tree casting its shadow over the council. Catlin was a painter and ethnologist known for his documentation of Native American life in the 19th century. This painting is a testament to his dedication to capturing the culture and traditions of indigenous people in the American West.