William Penns Vertrag mit den Indianern bei der Gründung der Provinz Pennsylvania 1661: der einzige Vertrag, der nie gebrochen wurde

Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877,

This is a painting of a treaty negotiation scene between two groups gathered in a natural outdoor setting. There are lush green trees providing a canopy overhead, framing the gathering below. In the backdrop, there are colonial-style buildings in various stages of construction. On the left side, a group of indigenous people are depicted with colorful clothing and feathered headpieces. They are gathered closely, a few seated and others standing. On the right side, another group is dressed in colonial attire typical of European settlers of the time, with long coats, broad-brimmed hats, and some holding scrolls or documents. In the distance, ships are docked near the coastline. The scene conveys a moment of peaceful negotiation, with both groups seemingly in dialogue.
Künstler
Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Maße
20,96 × 32,07 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of a treaty negotiation scene between two groups gathered in a natural outdoor setting. There are lush green trees providing a canopy overhead, framing the gathering below. In the backdrop, there are colonial-style buildings in various stages of construction. On the left side, a group of indigenous people are depicted with colorful clothing and feathered headpieces. They are gathered closely, a few seated and others standing. On the right side, another group is dressed in colonial attire typical of European settlers of the time, with long coats, broad-brimmed hats, and some holding scrolls or documents. In the distance, ships are docked near the coastline. The scene conveys a moment of peaceful negotiation, with both groups seemingly in dialogue.

Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877