Mah-to-toh-pa, or Four Bears

Artist: George Catlin
Artwork: Mah-to-toh-pa, or Four Bears
Description: This portrait of Mah-to-toh-pa (Four Bears), a chief of the Mandan tribe, is one of Catlin’s most famous works. Catlin painted this portrait in 1832, during his first trip to the American West. The painting is a remarkable example of Catlin’s skill as a portraitist and his deep respect for Native American culture.
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