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Sioux Scouts, North Dakota

D. F. Barry

National Gallery of Art

The image features two Native American men. One is sitting on horseback while the other stands beside the horse. The man on the horse is wearing traditional attire with detailed beadwork and a feathered headdress. The standing man is similarly dressed, wearing an ornate headpiece adorned with feathers. Both men have long hair and wear jewelry. The horse is saddled and decorated with beads. The background shows a vast, open grassland under a clear sky.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1870
Medium
albumen silver print (cabinet card)
Dimensions
14155 × 10615 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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