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Indian Mourning over a Grave, Marked by a Buffalo Skull, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper)
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Indian Mourning over a Grave, Marked by a Buffalo Skull, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper)
5310497 Indian Mourning over a Grave, Marked by a Buffalo Skull, c.1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 17.2x9.9 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; (add.info.: Miller and Scottish soldier Sir William Drummond Stewart (1795-1871) accompanied Irish mountain man Thomas Fitzpatrick (1799-1854) trapper with the American Fur Company in 1837 along the Oregon Trail through old Nebraska Territory to one of the last annual fur trappers rendezvous in the Green River Valley in what is now Wyoming.)
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The captivating print titled "Indian Mourning over a Grave, Marked by a Buffalo Skull" transports us back to the year 1837 in North America. Created by artist Alfred Jacob Miller, this artwork depicts a poignant scene of mourning and remembrance. In the image, we see a lone Native American man seated outside, draped in traditional attire and wrapped in a blanket. His somber expression reveals his grief as he mourns over a grave marked by an imposing buffalo skull. The skull stands as both a symbol of life's fragility and the strength of nature. Miller's artwork is not just about capturing one individual's sorrow; it also tells the story of exploration and discovery during that era. Accompanied by Scottish soldier Sir William Drummond Stewart and trapper Thomas Fitzpatrick, Miller embarked on an expedition through old Nebraska Territory along the Oregon Trail to rendezvous with fur trappers in Wyoming's Green River Valley. This piece offers us insight into Native American culture, landscape, and their connection with nature. It serves as a reminder of our shared human experiences—mourning loss while finding solace in our surroundings. Through delicate pencil strokes and ink washes on paper, Miller captures both the beauty and melancholy present within this historical moment. Displayed at Joslyn Museum in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, this artwork invites viewers to reflect upon history while appreciating its artistic merit—a testament to the enduring power of visual storytelling across time and cultures.
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