Ne-Sou-A Quoit, a Fox Chief

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, 1837

The artwork depicts a Fox Chief, Ne-Sou-A Quoit, showing the upper half of his body. He is positioned facing forward. His facial features are distinct, and his skin is painted with horizontal red stripes. His hair is adorned with a large, elaborate headdress featuring feathers and a red band. He wears a fur garment with red and blue decorative patterns, and a medallion with a profile image hangs around his neck. His right arm is visible, adorned with red stripes, and he holds an object wrapped with blue and yellow bands. The background is plain, drawing focus to the chief's detailed attire and accessories.
Artiste
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Datation
1837
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
50,8 × 35,56 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The artwork depicts a Fox Chief, Ne-Sou-A Quoit, showing the upper half of his body. He is positioned facing forward. His facial features are distinct, and his skin is painted with horizontal red stripes. His hair is adorned with a large, elaborate headdress featuring feathers and a red band. He wears a fur garment with red and blue decorative patterns, and a medallion with a profile image hangs around his neck. His right arm is visible, adorned with red stripes, and he holds an object wrapped with blue and yellow bands. The background is plain, drawing focus to the chief's detailed attire and accessories.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836