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Painting from the 1940s, Golden, Blue, Chocolate & White Colors, Mid-Century Art
Located in New York, NY
Decorative painting from the 1940s. Painting has a beautiful gold frame with a linen liner.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Painting from the 1940s, Red, Blue and Yellow Color, New Frame, MidCentury Art
Located in New York, NY
Decorative painting from the 1940s. Red, blue and yellow. Children playing on a bicycle. Framed in
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Marjorie Bishop "New York Sunset" Painting with Sand on Canvas 1940s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
, 1940s (signed on front, title on sticker on back). This painting is vibrant and a wonderful example of
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

"Adam and Eve, " Pencil Sketch for Art Deco Mural by Fely-Mouttet, 1930
By Fely-Mouttet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This mural preparatory drawing by Fely-Mouttet, best known for his abstract paintings from the
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Pencil, Paper

Pair of Waikiki Bay Landscape Oil Paintings
Located in Pasadena, CA
the faded hues characteristic of vintage paintings from the 1940s. In crafting this renowned seascape
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

'The Stray Cat', Berlin School
Located in London, GB
Art: Our gallery has access to a cache of paintings from the 1940s to the 1970s attributed to an art
Category

1960s Futurist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Henry Gasser Oil Painting, Circa 1940's - “Homeward”
By Henry Martin Gasser
Located in Phoenix, AZ
: “Homeward.” It is Oil on Paner created in the 1940's. Signed “H. Gasser” lower right. It is in excellent
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1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paint

Provence Village Landscape Post-Impressionist 1940's Painting
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
-Impressionist 1940's French summer painting of a village scene with shrubs in full summer greens. Inscribed
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's French Impressionist Oil Painting Flower Garden Abundant Colours
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on board, unframed measures: 13 high by 16 inches wide condition: overall very good and
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1940's French Impressionist Oil Painting Flowers in Cottage Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on canvas, unframed measures: 7.75 high by 10.5 inches wide condition: overall very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Provence Boats Landscape Post-Impressionist Signed 1940's Painting
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
report: very good, colour strong Vibrant Post-Impressionist 1940's French summer painting of small
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

The Yarn Market, Dunster, Somerset - British 1940's townscape art oil painting
By BERTRAM NICHOLLS PRBA
Located in London, GB
This historically interesting Post Impressionist town landscape oil painting is by noted Slade
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1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Drying the Sails" Emile Gruppe, Cape Ann, Rockport, Gloucester, Impressionist
By Emile Gruppe
Located in New York, NY
death. He operated the Gloucester School of Painting from the 1940s into the 1970s and helped turn the
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Feeding the Gulls" Emile Gruppe, Florida Coastal Beach Scene, Impressionist
By Emile Gruppe
Located in New York, NY
death. He operated the Gloucester School of Painting from the 1940s into the 1970s and helped turn the
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

'The Power of Words', Berlin School
Located in London, GB
gallery has access to a cache of paintings from the 1940s to the 1970s attributed to an art collective
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

1940's Provence France Painting Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 13 x
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence Painting French Green Trees - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 9.75 x 12.5
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence Painting French Bright Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 8 x 11 inches
Category

19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence Painting French Light Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 10 x 13.5 inches provenance
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19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence Painting French Lake Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 9 x 12.5
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19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence Painting Summer Sea Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 10 x 14 inches
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19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence Painting French Pathway Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 11 x 13.5 inches
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19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence Painting Joyful Green Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 10 x 13 .5
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19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence French Painting River Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 10 x 13
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19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence France Painting Vineyard Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 10 x
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19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence Cottage Summer Garden Painting - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 10.75 x 13.5
Category

19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence Painting Vibrant Tree Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 10.75 x 13.5
Category

19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence France Painting Green Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 9.5 x 13
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence France Painting Tranquil Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 9.25 x
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence French House Painting Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 10.5 x 13.5 inches
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Provence Landscape Post-Impressionist Signed 1940's Painting
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Beautiful Post-Impressionist 1940's French painting of this sun-drenched Provencal landscape. The view is
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Oli Painting Made On Canvas With A Wooden Frame From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting with a motif of a snow-covered spruce forest and a sunset in the background, which
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Provence Bridge Landscape Post-Impressionist Signed 1940's Painting
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
's French summer painting of a bridge with rowing boats tied up beneath. Inscribed verso in pencil
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

"Running Bunny Rabbit, " Charming Book Illustration from the 1930s-1940s
By Gustaf Tenggren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Absolutely winning and full of charm, this book illustration depicts a bunny rabbit running across the land, the hilly landscape rich with browns and greens, and the sky a perfect bl...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

A Serene 1940's Vermont Landscape Painting by Harold Haydon
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A serene 1940s Vermont Landscape, depicting evergreen trees and a lake by artist Harold Haydon
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1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pink Roses in Green Vase 1940's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Feminine Forms: Harmony in Curves', German School (circa 1980s)
Located in London, GB
cache of paintings from the 1940s to the 1980s attributed to an art collective whose traces start with
Category

1980s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Fishmonger, Mid-Century 1940's New York Impasto Figurative Cityscape
By Dorothy Rossen Greenberg
Located in Soquel, CA
A vivid mid-century impasto figurative cityscape oil painting of New York during the 1940s by
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1940s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Portrait of a Reposing Cat', Berlin School
Located in London, GB
Art: Our gallery has access to a cache of paintings from the 1940s to the 1970s attributed to an art
Category

1960s Futurist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

'Portrait of Future Man', German School
Located in London, GB
paintings from the 1940s to the 1970s attributed to an art collective whose traces start with Germany
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1960s Futurist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

1940's French River Valley Lush Green Colors Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting on board, unframed panting: 15 x 18 inches inscribed verso condition: This painting is in good
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1940's French Impressionist Oil Painting Vintage Still Life of Roses Glass Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below signed to the front
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Reclining Nude - Industrial Scene Verso - Scottish 1940's portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This interesting British 1940's oil painting is attributed to Harry Jefferson Barnes. Barnes
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1940s Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

1940's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Mediterranean Village Street View
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon''s works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Naïvism Painting from the early 1900s Called "Catch of the Day"
Located in Stockholm, SE
This charming painting by Eric Hallström, a Swedish naïve artist, beautifully captures the essence
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1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Metal

Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Gilded Frame By Poul Fureby Blokhus From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil Painting with the motif of the coast, the sand dunes and the sea in the background in windy
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Modernist Oil Painting the Shop Window NYC 1940s WPA era
By Maurice Becker
Located in Surfside, FL
the Shop Window New York City, 1940s 17.75X25 sight size. Maurice Becker (1889–1975) was a
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Early 20th Century Ashcan School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Colorful Vintage New York City Manhattan Skyline Oil Painting, ca 1940’s.
Located in Baltimore, MD
style and color choice, it likely dates to the 1940’s, possibly a little earlier. For its time period
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1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1940's Provence French Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 9.5 x 13 inches
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence French Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
dated 1942-1947 wax crayon painting on paper, unframed measurements: 12 x 17.5 inches provenance
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wax Crayon

1940's Provence French Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 9.5 x 13 inches provenance
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

'Abstract of Lines and Colours' German School (circa 1960s)
Located in London, GB
hand. About this Artwork: Our gallery has access to a cache of paintings from the 1940s to the 1980s
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Abstract of Lines and Colours II' German School (circa 1960s)
Located in London, GB
hand. About this Artwork: Our gallery has access to a cache of paintings from the 1940s to the 1980s
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) 1940's FRENCH OIL PAINTING - ELDERLY LADY SEWING
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Sewing" by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) oil painting on board, dated 1944 board: 19.5 x
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Rainy Day" Emile Gruppe, Cape Ann, Rockport, Gloucester, Impressionist
By Emile Gruppe
Located in New York, NY
death. He operated the Gloucester School of Painting from the 1940s into the 1970s and helped turn the
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Couple in a Snowy Mountainous Landscape - British 1940's art skiing oil painting
Located in London, GB
This dramatic snowy mountainous landscape oil painting is by British artist Francis Wynne Thomas
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1940s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1940's Provence French Autumn Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 13 x 10
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Provence French Delicate Landscape - Post Impressionist artist
By Louis Bellon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 9.75 x 12.5
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1940's Oil Painting - Portrait of a Child - Hubert Glansdorff - Belgium
By Hubert Glansdorff
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful oil painting by the Belgian artist Hubert Glansdorff. It is a portrait of a young child
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pine, Paint

1940's French Oil Painting Sunset View over Old Rooftops Far Reaching Views
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953) Title: Impressionist oil painting Medium: signed
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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An assortment of paintings from the 1940s is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Impressionist, Abstract or Modern examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. You can search the paintings from the 1940s that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, brown, beige and gray. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Alain Mettais Cartier, Greta Allen, Gershon Benjamin, Johann Berthelsen and Thomas Fransioli are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Paintings From The 1940s?

Prices for pieces in our collection of paintings from the 1940s start at $950 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $2,183.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.