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George Catlin (1796–1872) was an American painter, author, and traveler who is best known for his extensive work documenting the Native American tribes of the Old West. Catlin embarked on several journeys during the 1830s to the western United States, where he lived among various indigenous tribes and meticulously recorded their way of life through his paintings and writings. His work is considered one of the most significant visual records of Native American culture during a period of intense change and upheaval.

Catlin's interest in Native American life was sparked by a visit to Philadelphia in 1828, where he saw a delegation of Plains Indians. This encounter inspired him to dedicate his career to documenting the "manners and customs" of America's indigenous peoples. Over the next few years, Catlin traveled thousands of miles, visiting more than 50 tribes, including the Sioux, Blackfeet, Crow, and Comanche. He produced over 500 paintings, which included portraits, landscapes, and scenes of daily life, ceremonies, and hunting practices.

In 1837, Catlin published his first major work, "Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs, and Condition of the North American Indians," which provided detailed descriptions of his observations and experiences. This publication, along with his paintings, garnered significant attention and acclaim, both in the United States and Europe. Catlin's work was exhibited in major cities, and he even took his collection to Europe, where it was displayed in London and Paris.

Despite his initial success, Catlin faced financial difficulties and struggled to find a permanent home for his collection. In 1852, he sold his Indian Gallery to industrialist Joseph Harrison, who stored it in a warehouse. It wasn't until after Catlin's death that his work received renewed recognition, and today, his paintings are housed in institutions such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Gallery of Art.

Catlin's legacy is complex; while his work provides invaluable insights into Native American cultures of the 19th century, it also reflects the biases and limitations of his time. Nonetheless, his contributions to the documentation and preservation of Native American heritage remain significant, offering a unique window into a world that was rapidly changing.

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