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Catlin, George — born July 26, 1796, Wilkes Barre, Pa., U.S. died Dec. 23, 1872, Jersey City, N.J. U.S. painter and author. He practiced law briefly before becoming a self taught portrait painter in Philadelphia (1823). Long interested in Native American life, in … Universalium
Catlin, George — (26 jul. 1796, Wilkes Barre, Pa., EE.UU.–23 dic. 1872, Jersey City, N.J.). Pintor y escritor estadounidense. Ejerció la abogacía por corto tiempo antes de convertirse en un pintor de retratos autodidacta en Filadelfia (1823). Interesado por mucho … Enciclopedia Universal
CATLIN, GEORGE — a traveller among the North American Indians, and author of an illustrated work on their life and manners; spent eight years among them (1796 1872) … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Catlin, George — (1796 1872) Painter and writer, b. at Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, practised for some time as a lawyer, but yielding to his artistic instincts he took to painting. He spent the 7 years, 1832 39, among the Indians of North America, of whom he… … Short biographical dictionary of English literature
CATLIN (G.) — CATLIN GEORGE (1796 1872) Après des débuts de portraitiste, le peintre américain George Catlin se consacre à recueillir et à faire connaître les traits et les coutumes des Indiens d’Amérique. Il entreprend, à partir de 1839, de longs voyages… … Encyclopédie Universelle
George — George, David Lloyd George, Henry George, Pierre George, Stefan * * * (as used in expressions) Aberdeen, George Hamilton Gordon, 4 conde de George William Russell Akerlof, George A. Alexander, Harold (Rupert Leofric George) Alexander, 1 conde… … Enciclopedia Universal
George Catlin — Nube Blanca, Primer Jefe de los Iowas. George Catlin (26 de julio de 1796 – 23 de diciembre de 1872), pintor estadounidense que se especializó en retratos de nativos americanos de los Estados Unidos en el Viejo oeste. Además fue escritor y… … Wikipedia Español
George Catlin — Portrait de Nuage blanc, chef des Iowas, par G. Catlin George Catlin (Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvanie, 1796 Jersey City, New Jersey, 1872) est un artiste peintre américain spécialisé dans la représentation des Indiens d Amérique et de leurs us et cou … Wikipédia en Français
George — /jawrj/, n. 1. a figure of St. George killing the dragon, esp. one forming part of the insignia of the Order of the Garter. 2. Brit. Slang. any coin bearing the image of St. George. 3. a word formerly used in communications to represent the… … Universalium
George Catlin — (July 26, 1796 ndash; December 23, 1872) was an American painter, author and traveler who specialized in portraits of Native Americans in the Old West. Biography Catlin was born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Following a brief career as a lawyer … Wikipedia
