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Chief Maungwudaus

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image features a seated individual seen from the waist up in an upright position. The person has a composed expression with clearly defined facial features and long dark hair tucked under a feathered headdress. The headdress is intricately decorated. The individual is wearing a dark, patterned garment with a decorative necklace around their neck. They are holding a hatchet and another object in their hands. The backdrop is neutral, and the image is framed in an ornate gold and dark frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1845–1850
Medium
daguerreotype with applied color
Dimensions
8278 × 10490 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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