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Pocahontas

after Simon van de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a seated person's upper body. The person faces forward with a calm expression, prominent eyes, and soft facial features. They have smooth hair peeking out from beneath a tall, rounded hat with feathers. The individual wears an elaborate outfit, including a detailed robe with patterns, a lace-trimmed collar, and a necklace. In the background, there is a textured oval pattern framing the portrait, with inscriptions naming the person as Matoaka alias Rebecca, daughter of Prince Powhatan, and providing additional contextual information.

Artwork Details

Date
1793
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9940 × 13129 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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