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Crow Indian, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673267 Crow Indian, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S. watercolor drawings of Indians of North, South, and Central American, the West Indies, and Mexico, copied from various sources, ca. 1843-ca. 1850
Drawing No. 20. From Catlin, Plate 76. Rear view of man riding horse. He wears a feathered headdress, a shield, and multicolored fringe on his tunic and leggings. He holds a long spear. His horse also has a feathered headdress and a decorated saddle blanket.
by C. H. S.); © Newberry Library
Media ID 32191348
© © Newberry Library / Bridgeman Images
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This watercolor print, titled "Crow Indian, c. 1843-50" showcases the artistic talent of an unknown artist from the 19th century. Housed in the esteemed Newberry Library in Chicago, Illinois, this artwork is part of a collection featuring indigenous peoples from North, South, and Central America. In this particular drawing (No. 20), we are presented with a rear view of a Crow Indian warrior on horseback. Adorned in traditional attire, he wears a feathered headdress along with a shield and multicolored fringe on his tunic and leggings. Holding a long spear firmly in hand, his stoic presence exudes strength and bravery. The attention to detail extends beyond the warrior himself; even his loyal steed dons its own feathered headdress and decorated saddle blanket. The composition beautifully captures the symbiotic relationship between man and animal. Through this artwork's vibrant watercolors, we catch glimpses into the rich cultural heritage of Native American tribes like the Crow Indians. Their distinctive clothing and dress reflect their unique identity within North America's diverse population. As viewers engage with this piece by C. H. S. , they are transported back to an era when warriors rode horses across vast landscapes armed with spears and bows—a testament to their resilience as they navigated life on their ancestral lands. Overall, this exquisite watercolor serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical artifact that celebrates indigenous cultures while preserving their stories for generations to come.
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