The Griffin Entering the Harbor at Mackinaw. August 27, 1679 — George Catlin | DiscoverArt

The Griffin Entering the Harbor at Mackinaw. August 27, 1679

1847/1848

oil on canvas

38 × 56.2 cm (15 × 22.1 in)

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