George Catlin (1796-1872),
North American Indians, c.1835, watercolor, 15 13/16 x 12 11/16 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of Fred A. Rosenstock, 1981.
American artist George Catlin was born on this day in 1796. Catlin traveled to the American West many times throughout his career, completely fascinated by the unique, rugged landscapes and the lifestyle of the many Native American tribes across the country.