

Exhibition of Indian Tribal Ceremonies at the Olympic Theater, Philadelphia
The scene depicts a group of people in a large indoor structure with a slanted roof. Most people are wearing loincloths or minimal clothing. Several people have feathered headwear. A man lies on the ground in the foreground. A raised wooden platform with people on it is to the right. A man stands on the platform. People sit on the floor around him. The background shows more people seated or standing. The walls and roof appear to be made of wooden slats. The overall atmosphere suggests a ceremonial event. The image is an artwork titled "Exhibition of Indian Tribal Ceremonies at the Olympic Theater, Philadelphia" by John Lewis Krimmel.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1811–ca. 1813
- Medium
- Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on white laid paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 464 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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