Bison-Dance of the Mandan Indians

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.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Fecha
1842
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored etching, aquatint, and mezzotint on wove paper
Medidas
30,48 × 43,97 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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