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Engraved Portaits of Indian Chiefs

Description:

This selection of four hand-colored lithographs of Native American chiefs appeared in James Otto Lewis's Aboriginal Portfolio, published in ten parts beginning in 1835. Each lithograph is taken from the portraits painted of these men by Lewis in the period 1825-1827. Lewis painted from life, generally finding his subjects gathered for treaty negotiations with the United States government. Lewis was paid for these portraits by the War Department.

Creator:

James Otto Lewis

Creation Date:

1825-1827

Collection Title:

The Aboriginal Port-Folio, by J. O. Lewis

Image Number:

TAH0144

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