Wild Cattle Grazing on the Pampa del Sacramento 1854 - 1869

George Catlin's "Wild Cattle Grazing on the Pampa del Sacramento" is a captivating oil painting created between 1854 and 1869. It portrays a vast, grassy landscape, captured within an oval frame, showcasing a herd of cattle grazing peacefully under a sky adorned with clouds. The artist's meticulous detail brings the scene to life, including the gentle slopes of the distant hills and the lush vegetation of the pampa. This work reflects Catlin's fascination with the American West and its natural wonders, capturing a moment of tranquility in the midst of a rapidly changing landscape.