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Etow Oh Koam, King of the River Nation

John Simon after John Verelst

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing confidently with one hand on his hip and the other holding a large staff or club. He has high cheekbones, facial tattoos or markings, pulled-back hair tied with ties on both sides, and is dressed in a draped robe or tunic, a cloak over his shoulders, and a belt holding a sword or dagger. He wears moccasin-like footwear fastened around the ankles. A turtle is at his feet, with a small object nearby. The background features a forest setting with large trees and dense foliage.

Artwork Details

Date
after 1710
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
4626 × 7485 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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