Smithsonian American Art Museum
Sault Ste. Marie, Showing the United States Garrison in the Distance
George Catlin, born Wilkes-Barre, PA 1796-died Jersey City, NJ 1872 · 1836-1837
George Catlin described this painting as “a view of the Sault de St. Marys, taken from the Canada shore, near the missionary-house, which is seen in the fore-ground of the picture, and in the distance, the United States Garrison, and the Rapids; and beyond them the Capes at the outlet of Lake Superior.” (Catlin, Letters and Notes, vol. 2, no. 54, 1841; reprint 1973)
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