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Father Hennepin and his men at the Falls of St. Anthony, May 1st, 1680
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Father Hennepin and his men at the Falls of St. Anthony, May 1st, 1680
5858119 Father Hennepin and his men at the Falls of St. Anthony, May 1st, 1680, 1847-48 (oil on canvas) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); 37.8x56.4 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Father Louis Hennepin (1626-1704) Belgian priest sent with two others by Lasalle as an advance party to search for the Mississippi River. They followed the Illinois River to its junction with the Mississippi, but were captured by a Sioux war party and carried off for a time into what is now the state of Minnesota.
Henri de Tonti (1649/50-1704) Italian lieutenant to Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle (1643-87) French explorer and fur trader in North America); American, out of copyright
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The captivating painting "Father Hennepin and his men at the Falls of St. Anthony, May 1st, 1680" by George Catlin takes us back to a significant moment in history. Depicting Father Louis Hennepin and his companions, this artwork immortalizes their daring expedition in search of the mighty Mississippi River. Intriguingly, Father Hennepin and his fellow explorers followed the Illinois River until they reached its junction with the Mississippi. However, their journey took an unexpected turn when they were captured by a Sioux war party and taken deep into what is now Minnesota. Catlin's masterful brushwork brings to life the rugged beauty of the American wilderness as it was centuries ago. The towering waterfalls cascade down with breathtaking force while canoes glide gracefully on Lake Superior's tranquil surface. The painting captures both the awe-inspiring power of nature and the spirit of adventure that drove these early European explorers. Among those depicted is Henri de Tonti, an Italian lieutenant who played a crucial role in assisting Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle during their North American expeditions. Together with Father Hennepin, Tonti represents resilience and determination in their quest for discovery. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork housed within Washington DC's National Gallery of Art, we are transported back to a time when vast territories awaited exploration and new frontiers beckoned intrepid souls like Father Hennepin and his men. It serves as a reminder of our collective human curiosity that has driven us throughout history to venture into uncharted lands in pursuit of knowledge about our world.
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