Skip to main content
Home Smithsonian American Art Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery

Smithsonian American Art Museum
Open daily, 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Renwick Gallery
Open daily, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
  • Visit
    • SAAM
    • Renwick Gallery
    • Calendar of Events
    • Museum Tours
    • Accessibility
    • Family Activities
    • Current Exhibitions
  • Art + Artists
    • Current Exhibitions
    • Upcoming Exhibitions
    • Browse All Artists A-Z
    • Browse Women Artists A-Z
    • Browse Artworks by Category
    • Browse Artists by State
    • Collection Highlights
    • Lunder Conservation Center
    • New Acquisitions
    • Rights and Reproductions
    • Artwork Loans
    • Museum Videos
    • Museum Books
  • Research
    • American Art Journal
    • Publication Prizes
    • Nam June Paik Archive
    • Joseph Cornell Study Center
    • Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture
    • Pre-1877 Exhibition Catalogue Index
    • Scholarly Symposia
    • Researching Your Art
    • Fellowships
    • Internships
    • AA/PG Library
  • Education
    • For K-12 Teachers
    • For Adult Learners
    • Learn From Home
  • About
    • Museum History
    • Contemporary Artist Awards
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Connect on Social Media
    • E-news Sign Up
    • Event Venues and Spaces
    • Press Room
    • Blog
    • Shop the Museum Stores
    • Art Bridges Initiative
    • The Art of Perception at SAAM
    • Videos
    • Webcasts
  • Donate
    • Join SAAM Creatives
    • Join the Director’s Circle
    • Corporate Patrons
    • Donating Artworks
    • Planned Giving
  • Search
  1. Smithsonian American Art Museum
  2. Luce Foundation Center
  3. 3rd Floor

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 3A

Media - 1985.66.46 - SAAM-1985.66.46_1 - 91394

Eé-shah-kó-née, Bow and Quiver, First Chief of the Tribe

George Catlin
1834
oil on canvas
Media - 1985.66.23 - SAAM-1985.66.23_1 - 8336

Jee-hé-o-hó-shah, Cannot Be Thrown Down, a Warrior

George Catlin
1832
oil on canvas
Media - 1985.66.107 - SAAM-1985.66.107_2 - 136317

Te-ah’-ke-ra-lée-re-coo, The Cheyenne, a Republican Pawnee

George Catlin
1832
oil on canvas
Media - 1985.66.121 - SAAM-1985.66.121_2 - 136318

Wée-ke-rú-law, He Who Exchanges

George Catlin
1832
oil on canvas
Media - 1985.66.294 - SAAM-1985.66.294_1 - 81506

Mó-sho-la-túb-bee, He Who Puts Out and Kills, Chief of the…

George Catlin
1834
oil on canvas
Media - 1985.66.12 - SAAM-1985.66.12_2 - 136319

I‑o-wáy, One of Black Hawk’s Principal Warriors

George Catlin
1832
oil on canvas
Media - 1985.66.197 - SAAM-1985.66.197_1 - 81487

Chée-ah-ká-tchée, Wife of Nót-to-way

George Catlin
1835-1836
oil on canvas
Media - 1985.66.160 - SAAM-1985.66.160_1 - 89646

Peh-tó-pe-kiss, Eagle’s Ribs, a Piegan Chief

George Catlin
1832
oil on canvas
Media - 1985.66.159 - SAAM-1985.66.159_1 - 8545

Tcha-aés-ka-ding, Grandson of Buffalo Bull’s Back Fat

George Catlin
1832
oil on canvas
Media - 1985.66.175 - SAAM-1985.66.175_1 - 81480

Seet-sé-be‑a, Midday Sun, a Pretty Girl

George Catlin
1832
oil on canvas

Recently Viewed

Media - 1985.66.175 - SAAM-1985.66.175_1 - 81480

Seet-sé-be‑a, Midday Sun, a Pretty Girl

George Catlin
1832
oil on canvas

Sign up for news and updates

Legal

  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Smithsonian Privacy Policy
  • Smithsonian Terms of Use
  • Third Party Terms of Use

Site Links

  • Contact Us
  • Press Room
  • Blog
  • Shop the Museum Stores
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  • Connect on Social Media
  • #atSAAM
  • #RenwickGallery

Smithsonian Institution

  • Visit
    • SAAM
      • Kogod Courtyard
      • Luce Foundation Center
        • Luce Programs & Activities
        • Luce Unplugged
        • Luce Scavenger Hunts
        • Luce Center Audio Tour
          • Craft
          • Painting
          • Sculpture
          • Folk & Self-Taught
      • Lunder Conservation Center
      • Courtyard Cafe
      • McEvoy Auditorium
      • SAAM Store
    • Renwick Gallery
      • Renwick Store
    • Calendar of Events
    • Museum Tours
      • Group Tour Request Form
      • Girl Scout Programs
    • Accessibility
    • Family Activities
    • Current Exhibitions
  • Art + Artists
    • Current Exhibitions
      • Past Exhibitions
      • Traveling Exhibitions
    • Upcoming Exhibitions
    • Browse All Artists A-Z
    • Browse Women Artists A-Z
    • Browse Artworks by Category
    • Browse Artists by State
    • Collection Highlights
      • Early America
      • Nineteenth-Century Art
      • Twentieth-Century Art
      • Contemporary Art
      • Film and Media Arts
      • Folk and Self-Taught Art
      • Craft Collections
      • African American Art
      • Latino Art
      • Photography
      • Sculpture
      • Works on Paper
    • Lunder Conservation Center
      • Our Conservation Facility
        • Frame Conservation Studio
        • Painting Conservation Studio
        • Painting Conservation Lab
        • Paper Conservation Lab
        • Objects Conservation Lab
      • Conservation Programs and Tours
        • Professional Programs
      • Before and After Conservation
      • Conservation Videos
    • New Acquisitions
    • Rights and Reproductions
    • Artwork Loans
      • Traveling Exhibition Program
    • Museum Videos
    • Museum Books
  • Research
    • American Art Journal
    • Publication Prizes
      • Charles C. Eldredge Prize
        • Eldredge Prize Recipients
      • Patricia and Phillip Frost Essay Award
      • Terra International Essay Prize
    • Nam June Paik Archive
      • Using the Nam June Paik Archive - Access and Hours
      • About Nam June Paik
      • Highlights from the Nam June Paik Archive
      • Online Resources for Researching Nam June Paik
        • Otto Piene Interview
        • Carol Brandenburg Recollections
        • Russell Connor Interview
        • Stephen Beck Interview
        • John G. Hanhardt Interview
      • Loan Policy for Nam June Paik Archive
      • Publication Requests for the Nam June Paik Archive
    • Joseph Cornell Study Center
    • Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture
      • Save Outdoor Sculpture!
    • Pre-1877 Exhibition Catalogue Index
    • Scholarly Symposia
    • Researching Your Art
      • First Steps
      • Biographical Resources
      • Signatures, Monograms, and Markings
      • Exhibition Guides and Provenance
      • Encyclopedias and Surveys
      • How Much Is Your Object Worth?
      • Want to Research Prints or Find Posters?
      • How to Care for Your Collections
      • Want to Learn More?
    • Fellowships
      • Fellowships FAQ
      • Fellows Directory
      • Terra Foundation Fellowships
      • Contribute to our Fellowships
    • Internships
    • AA/PG Library
  • Education
    • For K-12 Teachers
      • Teacher Guides and Resources
        • Social Studies
        • Language Arts
        • Art and the African American Experience
        • Arte Latino
        • Science and Art
      • Classroom Videoconferences
      • Professional Development
        • Summer Institutes for Teachers
          • Tips for Funding
    • For Adult Learners
      • Gallery Talks in ASL
      • Verbal Description Tours
      • Museum Videos
    • Learn From Home
  • About
    • Museum History
      • SAAM Architectural History
        • Plans
      • Renwick Architectural history
      • Early Patrons
    • Contemporary Artist Awards
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
      • Inquiries About Donating Artworks
    • Connect on Social Media
    • E-news Sign Up
    • Event Venues and Spaces
      • Event Spaces at SAAM
      • Event Spaces at Renwick
    • Press Room
    • Blog
    • Shop the Museum Stores
    • Art Bridges Initiative
    • The Art of Perception at SAAM
    • Videos
    • Webcasts
  • Donate
    • Join SAAM Creatives
    • Join the Director’s Circle
    • Corporate Patrons
    • Donating Artworks
    • Planned Giving