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The Aztec king Montezuma II and Tuscarora
Portrait of Montezuma II, Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette, and of David Cusick, a Tuscarora Baptist preacher and author, in western clothes. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his Natural History of the Human Species, Edinburgh, W. H. Lizars, 1848
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This intriguing handcoloured steel engraving, titled "Portrait of Montezuma II, Aztec Emperor of Mexico, and of David Cusick, a Tuscarora Baptist Preacher and Author," is a fascinating representation of two remarkable figures from different worlds that intersected during the early 19th century. Montezuma II, depicted in the image wearing a golden crown and gorgette, was the last Aztec emperor before the Spanish conquest of Mexico in 1521. He is shown with a serious expression, reflecting the weight of his royal responsibilities and the impending invasion. On the other hand, David Cusick, a Tuscarora Baptist preacher and author, is depicted in western clothes, holding a Bible and a quill pen. The Tuscarora are an Iroquoian-speaking Native American people who once inhabited what is now North Carolina and Virginia. Cusick was a prominent figure among the First Nations people of North America, known for his religious and literary contributions. The image is based on an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his Natural History of the Human Species, published in Edinburgh by W. H. Lizars in 1848. The engraving captures the contrast between the ancient Aztec civilization and the emerging European influence in the Americas, as well as the encounter between Native American and European cultures. The handcoloured details add a touch of artistry and depth to the image, making it a valuable historical document and a visually captivating work of art.
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