Catlin's notebook #6, 183-

Physical Details: Commonplace book : 36 p. : handwritten ; 18 x 15 cm.

Creator: George Catlin (1796-1872)

Description: Catlin's notebook #6, created in the 1830's, in which he categorizes his paintings by naming them: sporting scenes, amusements, landscapes, landscapes on the Missouri, and manners & customs. The reverse side of this notebook describes in gruesome detail a battle of Máh-to-toh-pa "Four Bears," second chief of the Mandan Village.
Only selected pages have been scanned.

Forms part of: George Catlin papers, 1821-1904, 1946

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: Catlin's notebook #6, 183-. George Catlin papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 1197

Subjects:

• Catlin, George
• Indians of North America
• Painting

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