Indians Carousing

George Catlin (American, 1796–1872)

1832–36

Medium/Technique Graphite on paper

Dimensions Sheet: 24.6 x 36.7 cm (9 11/16 x 14 7/16 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875

Accession Number61.346

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsDrawings

Catalogue Raisonné Karolik (1962) cat. 120

DescriptionGroup of Indians in various stages of intoxication. Tents suggested in rear.

Marks Watermark: Sainte Marie

InscriptionsInscribed on verso in graphite pencil: a Druncken Frolick among the Chippeways and ... (illegible)

ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Newport; Gift to MFA May 10, 1961