Native Americans of the 1800s

This software is a must-have for anyone who appreciates the beauty and history of Native American culture. With 54 famous paintings done in the early 1800s, this screen saver showcases artwork by some of the premier artists of American Indian life, including George Catlin, Karl Bodmer, and McKinney and Hall. Each artist has a unique story, and their work provides a rich and vivid glimpse into the traditional Native culture of the past.

George Catlin, for example, was a trailblazing artist who explored remote Indian country in the Great Plains, documenting more than 140 tribes and painting over 325 portraits and 200 scenes of American Indian life. Karl Bodmer, on the other hand, was a Swiss artist hired by Prince Maximilian zu Wied-Neuwied to provide a record of the prince's travels in North America, primarily among the Plains Indians. Bodmer's detailed illustrations of the life, habits, and customs of the Indians are simply breathtaking.

Finally, McKenney and Hall's 'Indian Tribes of North America' is renowned for its faithful portraits of Native Americans. The hand colored lithograph portraits are largely based on oil paintings by the artist Charles Bird King, who was employed by the War Department to paint the Indian delegates who visited Washington D.C. in 1821 to meet with President Monroe.

Overall, this screen saver is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art and culture of Native Americans. With its stunning visuals and fascinating historical background, it is sure to provide hours of enjoyment and education. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and richness of American Indian life.