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Group of Trappers and Indians, c. 1837 (w / c and gouache on paper)
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Group of Trappers and Indians, c. 1837 (w / c and gouache on paper)
5310489 Group of Trappers and Indians, c.1837 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 13.4x18.8 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; (add.info.: Miller and Scottish soldier Sir William Drummond Stewart (1795-1871) accompanied Irish mountain man Thomas Fitzpatrick (1799-1854) trapper with the American Fur Company in 1837 along the Oregon Trail through old Nebraska Territory to one of the last annual fur trappers rendezvous in the Green River Valley in what is now Wyoming.)
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This print titled "Group of Trappers and Indians, c. 1837" transports us back to the untamed wilderness of North America in the 19th century. Painted with watercolor and gouache on paper by Alfred Jacob Miller, this artwork measures 13.4x18.8 cm and is housed at the Joslyn Museum in Omaha, Nebraska. The painting depicts a scene from an expedition led by Miller himself and Sir William Drummond Stewart, a Scottish soldier. Accompanied by Thomas Fitzpatrick, an Irish mountain man and trapper for the American Fur Company, they embarked on a journey along the Oregon Trail through old Nebraska Territory towards one of the last fur trappers rendezvous in Wyoming's Green River Valley. In this vibrant artwork, we see a diverse group of individuals engaged in various activities that reflect their unique cultures and roles within this frontier setting. Traders barter goods with Native Americans while craftsmen showcase their skills amidst colorful tents set up for camping. The atmosphere is alive with activity as fires burn bright, providing warmth and sustenance for all present. Miller's attention to detail captures not only the physical landscape but also highlights elements such as traditional costumes worn by Native Americans and European pioneers alike. This painting serves as both a historical document depicting early exploration into uncharted territories as well as an artistic representation of cultural exchange between different groups during this pivotal period in American history. Through "Group of Trappers and Indians" we are transported to a time when adventure beckoned around every corner - where discovery was intertwined with danger; where nature's beauty stood side-by-side with human resilience; where new frontiers were forged against all odds.
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