Description: 11202556TB136PORT3 An original FULL SIZE, FIRST EDITION Hand colored lithograph from the first edition of the three volume set of "History of the Indian Tribes Of North America" Esh-Ta-Hum-Leah (A Sioux Chief). Published E.C. Biddle, Philadelphia 1837. 14"x 19 1/4". A Rare Original Lithograph from the three volume set published in the 1830's through the 1840's. The three volume set contains superb lithographs that were based upon portrait paintings of Native American warriors, chiefs and women.The majority of the paintings were by Charles Bird King, a Washington artist who was well known for his portraits of James Monroe, John C. Calhoun, John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay. But he became famous for his portraits of Native Americans. Ironically, King never saw his subjects in their natural settings. All of his portraits were either copied from original watercolor sketches done by James Otto Lewis, or they were painted from life when the Native Americans sat in King's studio in Washington. The three volume set of lithographs was begun, when in 1832-1833, Thomas Mckenney commissioned the American artist Henry Inman to copy the original Native American portraits that hung in the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington D.C. The work was titled "History of the Indian Tribes of North America" and the lithographs are popularly known as " Mc Kenney and Hall's" as Mc Kenney was the creator of the project and Hall wrote the text. PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS WHICH ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. Paper size: 14" x 19 1/4". PLEASE EXAMINE PHOTOS CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING AND ASK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IF YOU ARE UNSURE. We cannot be held responsible for shipping delays caused by the Post Office. Shipping costs if applicable are an estimate only, determined by Ebay's guide lines. Usually our cost for shipping exceeds the amount we charge. If you believe the amount is too high, please do not ask to buy the item. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED** We have been in the antiques business full time since 1973 and are experienced sellers. We take great care in packing and shipping. Satisfied customers are our greatest concern. Please examine all photos carefully and ask questions before bidding. Should you experience a problem with your purchase please contact us before leaving feedback so that we can sort things out.
Price: 795 USD
Location: East Dennis, Massachusetts
End Time: 2025-02-02T11:37:15.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Region of Origin: Pennsylvania, USA
Artist: Charles Bird King
Production Technique: lithography
Style: Americana
Item Height: 19 1/4"
Item Width: 14"
Material: Hand colored lithograph
Theme: Native Americans
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
Type: Lithograph
Features: Signed
Subject: Native Americans
Culture: Sioux
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1836
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Width (Inches): 14 "
Height (Inches): 19 1/4"
Print Surface: Paper
