Cheyenne Pictures. Warrior Killing a Soldier
Cheyenne Pictures. Warrior Killing a Soldier
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- Description
- Unknown artist, about 1894
- “Cheyenne Pictures. Standing Elk’s Horse Killed in Fight with Troops.”
- Pencil, ink, and watercolor
- The central focus of this image is a wounded horse, bleeding from head and rump, being fired on by U.S. troops at the right. Standing Elk, with his name glyph above him, has dismounted and appears to be safe from the rifle shots. The suggestion of concern by the warrior indicates the high value placed on horses by Plains tribesmen.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- drawing
- ledger drawing
- Object Type
- Drawings
- Other Terms
- drawing; Watercolor
- date made
- ca 1894
- original artist
- unknown
- Place Made
- North America
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- ink (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 26.5 cm x 33.5 cm; 10 7/16 in x 13 3/16 in
- ID Number
- GA.08112
- catalog number
- GA*08112
- accession number
- 1897.031963
- Credit Line
- Mrs. John G. Bourke
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- Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
- Cultures & Communities
- Military
- Communications
- Ledger Drawings
- Art
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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