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Interior of Fort Laramie, 1858-60 (w / c on paper)
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Interior of Fort Laramie, 1858-60 (w / c on paper)
XWM205999 Interior of Fort Laramie, 1858-60 (w/c on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 29.5x36 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; American, out of copyright
Media ID 18252687
© Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA / Bridgeman Images
Exchange Fur Trade Native American Indian Oregon Trail Trader Trapper Tribe Military Outpost
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This print takes us back in time to the interior of Fort Laramie, a military outpost founded in 1849. The image, captured between 1858 and 1860 by Alfred Jacob Miller, showcases the essence of this historical landmark located in eastern Wyoming along the Oregon Trail. As we gaze upon the scene, our eyes are drawn to a diverse group of individuals who have gathered within the fort's walls. Among them are Native American Indians from various tribes, traders engaged in exchange activities, trappers immersed in fur trade affairs, and American soldiers stationed at this strategic location. The composition beautifully captures the cultural fusion that occurred within these fortress walls during this period. It serves as a testament to both cooperation and conflict between different groups seeking their own interests amidst an ever-changing North America. The painting's watercolor technique adds depth and vibrancy to every detail - from the intricate clothing worn by each individual to the architectural elements that define Fort Laramie itself. This artwork is housed at Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, USA. Through this evocative print, we are transported back to a pivotal era where history was shaped through encounters between settlers and indigenous peoples on their journey westward. It reminds us of our collective past while igniting curiosity about those who once walked these grounds centuries ago.
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