Indian Man

Artist John Mix Stanley (American, 1814 - 1872)

Date1843

Mediumoil on paper board

Dimensions5 1/4 x 8 5/8 inches (13.3 x 21.9 cm)

Credit LineBequest of H.J. Lutcher Stark, 1965

Object number31.23.14

ClassificationsPaintings

Label TextStanley might have painted this portrait in present-day Texas. Present-day Oklahoma is also the possible site. In 1843, he attended two Indian gatherings. The first was at Tehuacana Creek in March.That site is near present-day Waco, Texas. Representatives of the United States and the Republic of Texas came. They met with Caddos, Delawares, Tawakonis, Lipan Apaches, and Tonkawas. The second council was in June. It was at Tahlequah in the Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory. At least sixteen tribes met. These councils gave Stanley great opportunities. Unfortunately, the identity of this man is not known. Scholars think he might be Delaware or Cherokee.

ProvenanceAlice Stanley Acheson (granddaughter of J.M. Stanley), Washington, D.C.; purchased January 29, 1959 by H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; bequeathed September 2, 1965 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art

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