Charles A. Eastman, Sioux Indian

Artist John Young-Hunter (Scottish, 1874 - 1955)

Model Charles A. Eastman (Dakota, 1858 - 1939)

Date1918

Mediumoil on paperboard

Dimensions16 3/4 × 14 1/2 inches (42.5 × 36.8 cm)
Frame: 20 1/4 × 17 7/8 × 1 1/2 inches (51.4 × 45.4 × 3.8 cm)

Credit LineBequest of H.J. Lutcher Stark, 1965

Object number31.29.3

ClassificationsPaintings

Label TextCharles Alexander Eastman (Ohiyesa) (1858-1939) was an author, medical doctor, and advocate for Native American causes. Born in Minnesota, Eastman was Santee Sioux (Dakota) and also the grandson of Anglo-American artist and army officer Seth Eastman. In his book Indian Boyhood, Charles Eastman recounted his traditional Indian upbringing. He went on to graduate from Dartmouth College, earn his medical degree from Boston University, and become well known for his writings and lectures.

ProvenanceJohn Young-Hunter [1874-1955], Taos, New Mexico; by inheritance to Eve Renz (Schroeer) Young-Hunter [1881-1967], Taos, New Mexico; purchased January 9, 1957 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

On View

On view