Catching the Wild Horse / Unknown

Curatorial Remarks

Per Joan C. Troccoli (23 June 2010) this painting is by an unknown artist after Catlin. Prior to this date, Gilcrease attributed this work to George Catlin.

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Art Item Information

©Gilcrease Museum

Title(s):

Catching the Wild Horse

Creator(s):

Unknown

George Catlin (Artist)

Culture:

American

Date:

mid-19th century

Materials/Techniques:

oil on panel

Classification:

Paintings

Object Type:

Oil Painting

Credit Line:

Gift of the Thomas Gilcrease Foundation, 1955

Accession No:

01.2174

Previous Number(s):

0126.2174; 23623

Department:

Art

Not On View

Dimensions

Framed:

Height: 17 3/4in. (45.1cm)
Width: 21 3/4in. (55.2cm)
Depth: 2in. (5.1cm)

Image:

Height: 13 3/8in. (34.0cm)
Width: 16 3/8in. (41.6cm)

About the Creator(s)

From Gilcrease Museum:

Creator:

George Catlin

Biography:

American

Role(s):

Artist

From Getty's Union List of Artist Names:

Names (all):

Catlin, George

Birth Date:

1796

Death Date:

1872

Nationalities:

American (North American)

Roles:

American painter, 1796-1872

Gender:

male

Events:

active (professional function)

Note:

Comment on works: Landscapes

Tags and Search Terms

Tags:

clouds, customs, grass, headgear, horseback riding, horses, men, mountains, Native American, oil, oil paint, oil paintings

Cite this Page

Unknown. Catching the Wild Horse. 01.2174. mid-19th century. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/012174 (05/22/2017).

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