Bisontanz der Mandan

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850, 1842

The artwork is a horizontal print depicting a scene of the Mandan Indians engaged in a dance. In the foreground, several figures are in a dance, adorned with traditional attire featuring animal pelts and feathered headdresses. Some hold spears and shields decorated with patterns, such as sun motifs. The dancers' postures vary, with some bending forward and others standing upright. In the background, a group of spectators is visible on a raised area, observing the dance. The sky above features clouds. The color palette consists of earthy tones contrasted with occasional bright colors on the dancers' attire.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Datierung
1842
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored etching, aquatint, and mezzotint on wove paper
Maße
30,48 × 43,97 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork is a horizontal print depicting a scene of the Mandan Indians engaged in a dance. In the foreground, several figures are in a dance, adorned with traditional attire featuring animal pelts and feathered headdresses. Some hold spears and shields decorated with patterns, such as sun motifs. The dancers' postures vary, with some bending forward and others standing upright. In the background, a group of spectators is visible on a raised area, observing the dance. The sky above features clouds. The color palette consists of earthy tones contrasted with occasional bright colors on the dancers' attire.

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850