More American landscapes, these from a bit further back in the 1830’s. George Catlin, artist. Living from 1796 to 1872, he was the first white man to depict Plains Indians in their native territory. Painted many portraits, too, but these are pictures of places he saw.

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"The Three Domes, Clay Bluffs 15 Miles above the Mandan Village." 1832.
“The Three Domes, Clay Bluffs 15 Miles above the Mandan Village.” 1832. Collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC. In the public domain. via https://www.beverlyamitchell.com/the-three-domes-clay-bluffs-15-miles-above-the-mandan-village-by-george-catlin.html
"View from Floyd's Grave, 1300 Miles above Saint Louis." 1832.
“View from Floyd’s Grave, 1300 Miles above Saint Louis.” 1832. Collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC. In the public domain. via https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/view-floyds-grave-1300-miles-above-st-louis-4427
"Beautiful Prairie Bluffs, Upper Mississippi." 1835.
“Beautiful Prairie Bluffs, Upper Mississippi.” 1835. Collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC. In the public domain. via http://www.museumsyndicate.com/item.php?item=45679

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