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A False Scalping Performed by Iowa Tribe Members in Paris

Eugène Delacroix

National Gallery of Art

The image is an ink drawing featuring two figures. One figure is standing and leaning over the other figure, who is lying on the ground. The standing figure appears to be male, with angular limbs, hair, and a garment with tassels. The figure on the ground has one arm outstretched and one bent, with indistinct facial features. Bold lines emphasize the musculature of both figures. The background is plain and textured.

Artwork Details

Date
1845
Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
15929 × 10253 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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