First Sailing of the Griffin on Lake Erie. August 7, 1679 — George Catlin | DiscoverArt

First Sailing of the Griffin on Lake Erie. August 7, 1679

1847/1848

oil on canvas

37.8 × 56.5 cm (14.9 × 22.2 in)

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