The image shows an upper body portrait of a person turned to the right, showcasing their left profile. The person has high cheekbones, a strong jawline, deep-set eyes, and dark brown skin. Their hair is styled into a mohawk with a red plume. They wear a headband with red, green, and yellow patterns, a pink shirt with a dot pattern, and a red shawl. The person has a blue ribbon with a large medal or pendant around their neck, and large red and white earrings. They hold a patterned staff or club wrapped with red and white bands, alongside the shawl. The background is plain off-white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1838
- Medium
- hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3609 × 4952 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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