Painter:

Inman, Henry 1801-1846  Search this

Subject:

Crouching Eagle  Search this

Medium:

Oil on canvas

Culture:

Indian  Search this

Type:

Paintings

Owner/Location:

Anschutz Collection Denver Colorado 80202

Date:

1833-1837

Notes:

"West West West: Major Paintings from the Anschutz Collection," Denver, CO: The Anschutz Collection in association with University of Nebraska Press, 1991, pg. 33.

Summary:

Portrait of Sac chief Crouching Eagle facing front with his gaze directed toward the viewer. He is barechested with a white robe draped over his shoulder, a long pendant around his neck, and a silver cuff on his right arm. On his head he wears a black cap adorned with two feathers.

Topic:

Portrait male--Bust  Search this

Ethnic--Sauk  Search this

Occupation--Other--Chief  Search this

Dress--Ethnic--Indian Dress  Search this

Control number:

IAP 68040090

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_382698