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John Eliot Preaching to the Indians

Felix Octavius Carr Darley

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sepia-toned drawing of a man standing on a rock addressing a group of seated people. The standing man wears 17th-century clothing, including a hat, jacket, breeches, and boots. He gestures with his right arm outstretched. A group of 11 people, dressed in traditional Native American attire, sit on the ground, looking at the standing man. Some wear head coverings. A horse and rider are partially visible on the left. Trees and foliage are in the background. The paper has an aged appearance with darker spots and an irregular shape.

Artwork Details

Medium
Ink washes, graphite, gum arabic, and sgraffito on smooth-surfaced off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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