Catlin the Artist and Sportsman Relieving One of His Companions from an Unpleasant Predicament During His Travels in Brazil.

George Catlin (1796-1872)

Date

ca. 1855-1860
Object Type

Prints
Medium

Tinted lithograph
Contributors

Drawn on Stone by J. M. Gahey

Printed by Day & Son

Commissioned by Samuel Colt
Dimensions

Image: 12 1/8 x 17 1/8 in.
Sheet: 18 x 25 1/16 in.
Inscriptions

Recto:
l.l.: G.Catlin Pinx{t}.
l.c.: Day & Son Lith{rs}. to the Queen. \ CATLIN THE ARTIST & SPORTSMAN RELEIVING ONE OF HIS COMPANIONS FROM AN UNPLEASANT PREDICAMENT DURING HIS TRAVELS IN BRAZIL. \ This man strayed from the encampment and alone attacked a troop of 200 or more Piccaries when having expended his powder he was compelled to retreat into a fallen tree crying "murder;" Catlin ran to his rescue with his Colt's Revolver \ when after knocking over three of the leaders of the beseiging party suddenly, the rest took to their heels only leaving their dead upon the field.
l.r.: On Stone by J. M'Gahey, Bold Sq{re} Chester.
Credit Line

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas
Accession Number

1990.13.3
Copyright

Public domain

Caught on Paper

September 23, 2017–February 11, 2018

Inspired by the coinciding exhibition Wild Spaces, Open Seasons, this exhibition of works on paper from the Carter’s collection explores the popular outdoor subjects that have permeated American culture and captivated American artists for centuries.

Location: Off view

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