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Francois Preparing Supper, c. 1837 (drawing on paper)
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Francois Preparing Supper, c. 1837 (drawing on paper)
5310499 Francois Preparing Supper, c.1837 (drawing on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; (add.info.: Miller and Scottish soldier Sir William Drummond Stewart (1795-1871) accompanied Thomas Fitzpatrick (1799-1854) trapper with the American Fur Company in 1837 on the Oregon Trail through old Nebraska Territory to one of the last fur trappers rendezvous in the Green River Valley, now Wyoming.
Francis Ermatinger (1798-1858) Portuguese fur trader)
Media ID 24720744
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Francois Preparing Supper, c. 1837
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is a captivating drawing on paper by Alfred Jacob Miller that takes us back to the early days of exploration in North America. The artwork depicts Francois Ermatinger, a Portuguese fur trader, as he prepares supper during an expedition through the Rocky Mountains. In this scene, we see Francois surrounded by the four elements: earth, fire, air, and water. He sits beside a crackling campfire while his horse grazes nearby. The tranquility of the wilderness envelops him as he tends to his meal over an open flame. Miller's meticulous attention to detail brings this historical moment to life. Every stroke of his sketch captures the essence of adventure and discovery that characterized this era in American history. The rugged landscape serves as a backdrop for Francois' solitary task amidst vast uncharted territories. This artwork not only showcases Miller's artistic talent but also provides insight into the lives of early pioneers and fur traders who ventured into unknown lands in search of fortune and new horizons. It reminds us of their resilience and resourcefulness in surviving harsh conditions far from civilization. As we gaze upon "Francois Preparing Supper" we are transported back in time to witness a fleeting moment frozen forever on paper—a testament to human courage and determination against untamed frontiers.
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