Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania in 1792, George Catlin was an accomplished American author and painter who is highly regarded for his renderings of Native Americans in the 19th-Century American West from North Dakota through Oklahoma. In 1841, Catlin published his paintings in a collection entitled Manners, Customs, and Condition of the North American Indian. With this collection, Catlin traveled Europe, Central America, and South America to share his paintings and stories of Native Americans. George Catlin is remembered for his authenticity and transparency as an artist.
Available Resource(s):
- George Catlin Official: This site includes a biography and links to some of his works.
- Smithsonian American Art Museum Biography: This site includes information about Catlin's life, works, and video and photo footage of his paintings and art shows.
- National Park Service at Pipestone National Monument (MN)
- South Dakota State Archives*: The state archives offers information from his time in South Dakota.