Pehriska-Ruhpa

Date

derivative copy of 1843 original

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First state of this work was prepared for publication in TRAVELS IN THE INTERIOR OF NORTH AMERICA, which was originally published by Ackermann and Co, London.

Abstract

Hand-coloured aquatint engraving by Paul Legrand after Bodmer, blindstamp. This powerful portrait of Péhriska-Rúhpa ('Two Ravens') presents the warrior and chief of the Hidatsa as a figure of great dignity. His shirt is trimmed with bands of bright yellow quillwork, elaborately fringed with ermine, locks of human hair and dyed horsehair.

Description

Aquatint with engraving on a 9 inch x 12 inch sheet covered by light vellum. Toned paper with blind frame.

Keywords

Minatarre Indians, Plains Indians

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