Catlin, George, 1796-1872
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George Catlin, artist and author, was known especially for his paintings of Indians. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he practiced law until his talent for painting led him to join a group of artists in Philadelphia in 1823. Catlin concentrated on portrait painting in Washington, D.C., until 1829, when he saw a delegation of visiting American Indians in Philadelphia. He then resolved to devote his life to preserving the appearance and character of the vanishing Indians and for forty-two years traveled extensively in the U.S. West and lived among the tribes. Catlin wrote many books and articles related to his experiences.
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associatedWith | Allen, Winnie, 1895-1985 |
correspondedWith | Baird, Spencer F. |
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associatedWith | Blackmore, William, 1827-1878. |
associatedWith | Boller, Henry A., 1836-1902. |
associatedWith | Brower, J. V. (Jacob Vradenberg), 1844-1905. |
associatedWith | Brown, Henry Kirke, 1814-1886. |
associatedWith | Brown, John, b. 1818. |
associatedWith | Bushnell, David I. (David Ives), 1875-1941. |
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Birth 1796-07-26
Death 1872-12-23
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