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Original artist:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 25 cm x 33.2 cm; 9 13/16 in x 13 1/16 in
Object Name:
drawing
ledger drawing
Object Type:
Drawings
Other Terms:
drawing; Watercolor
Place Made:
North America
Date made:
ca 1894
Description:
Unknown artist, about 1894
“Cheyenne Pictures. Cheyennes Charging on U.S. Troops.”
Pencil, colored pencil, ink and watercolor
The Cheyenne Indians pictured in this drawing are displayed in identifiable warrior society clothing. The warriors ride at a gallop, the hoof marks indicating movement, while firing their rifles at the U.S. troops. Two riders lean low behind the necks of their trained war horses shielding themselves from the bullets flying in all directions.
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Mrs. John G. Bourke
ID Number:
GA.08110
Catalog number:
GA*08110
Accession number:
1897.031963
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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
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Ledger Drawings
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-fcd2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_795062