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Indian village, 1798 (watercolour)
3673001 Indian village, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: William Alexander's watercolor drawings prepared to illustrate George Vancouver's A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean, ca. 1796-1798
Drawing No. 18. Small village near water, mountain peak. Several huts of wood, mud, and thatch. Native American with decorated tunic holds child and a quiver. Man on elk or reindeer approaches. Drying racks with meat stand near tent.
by Alexander, William, 1767-1816); © Newberry Library
Media ID 32191856
© © Newberry Library / Bridgeman Images
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This watercolour print, titled "Indian village, 1798" by William Alexander takes us back to the enchanting landscapes of North America in the late 18th century. The artist's meticulous attention to detail transports us to a small village nestled near a serene body of water and framed by majestic mountains. In this scene, we witness the harmonious coexistence between Native Americans and their natural surroundings. Several huts made from wood, mud, and thatch dot the landscape while drying racks with meat stand nearby. A Native American adorned in a beautifully decorated tunic cradles a child in his arms while holding onto a quiver. As if emerging from the wilderness itself, a man on an elk or reindeer approaches. The artwork captures not only the physical beauty of this Indian village but also offers glimpses into their way of life and cultural practices. It serves as an invaluable historical document illustrating indigenous dwellings and clothing styles during this period. William Alexander's watercolor drawings were created as illustrations for George Vancouver's book "A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean". Through his artistry, Alexander brings alive scenes that would have otherwise remained unseen by many Europeans at that time. This remarkable piece is housed at the Newberry Library in Chicago, Illinois—a testament to its significance as both an artistic masterpiece and historical artifact.
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