6 Collotypes: George Catlin's... Indian Portfolio

Catlin, George (Am., 1796-1872). 6 Collotype Prints. George Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio: Six magnificent color plates of the Old West by the dean of American Frontier painters. Abbeville Press, (nd). [1989]. Facsimile, originally published: (NY: 1845). Includes: ++ ''Buffalo Hunt.'' Cowboy on horseback, being chased by a bison he has just wounded. ++ ''Indian Buffalo Hunt.'' 2 Native Americans hunting bison on horseback with a spear and arrows. ++ ''Catching The Wild Horse.'' Native American pulling in a wild horse he has just lassoed. ++ ''Snowshoe Dance.'' Religious ritual involving a circle dance in the snow. ++ ''Game Of The Arrow.'' Native Americans in headresses firing arrows into the air. ++ ''Ball Play Dance.'' Dancing in a circle at a gathering of a large number of Native Americans. ++

Fine condition. London edition of Catlin's portfolio was published: (1844), with 25 plates. The 6 collotyped facsimiles in this portfolio are the same ones Catlin added for the New York edition. Accompanied by prospectus and letter from publisher. Limited to 950 sets. Not subject to return.

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