George Catlin (1794-1872), North American Indian 24 Archery of the Mandans Western Painting Schott's edition while initiated by

Schott's edition while initiated by the most famous of all early sixteenth-century cosmographers

deeply influenced Catlin’s understanding of the Americanwilderness and the people who called it home

Papered wooden meridian circle surmounted by dial and pointer

It depicts the positions of the Indian villages in the area and is adorned with the Royal Arms of England

The top of the head

George Catlin (1794-1872), North American Indian 24 Archery of the Mandans Western Painting Schott's edition while initiated byGeorge Catlin (1794 1872) Archery of the Mandans From: North American Indian Portfolio London: 1844 48 Hand colored lithograph 11 1 8 x 7 inches, 27 1 2 x 21 1 2 inches framed George Catlin (American, 17961872): The First Artist of the American West This hand colored lithograph is an extraordinary individual plate from GeorgeCatlins North American Indian Portfolio, widely regarded as one of the mostsignificant artistic and historical works documenting