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CROSSING THE PLATTE, 1859. Dog Belly, Chief of the Oglala Sioux, and some of his braves smoking the peace pipe while emigrants cross the South Fork of the Platte River en route to California. Albert Bierstadt is sketching at far right. Wood engraving, 1859 after a drawing by Bierstadt

CROSSING THE PLATTE, 1859. Dog Belly, Chief of the Oglala Sioux, and some of his braves smoking the peace pipe while emigrants cross the South Fork of the Platte River en route to California. Albert Bierstadt is sketching at far right. Wood engraving, 1859 after a drawing by Bierstadt


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CROSSING THE PLATTE, 1859. Dog Belly, Chief of the Oglala Sioux, and some of his braves smoking the peace pipe while emigrants cross the South Fork of the Platte River en route to California. Albert Bierstadt is sketching at far right. Wood engraving, 1859 after a drawing by Bierstadt

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1859 Albert Artist Bierstadt Chief Covered Wagon Crossing Immigrant Manifest Destiny Native American North West Oregon Trail Peace Pipe Sketching Smoker Westward Expansion Platte River


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In this print titled "CROSSING THE PLATTE, 1859" we are transported back to a significant moment in American history. The image showcases the meeting of two worlds as Dog Belly, Chief of the Oglala Sioux, and some of his braves gather with emigrants crossing the South Fork of the Platte River en route to California. The scene is filled with cultural exchange and peaceful coexistence. Dog Belly and his braves can be seen smoking the peace pipe, symbolizing their willingness to engage in diplomacy and maintain harmony amidst westward expansion. Meanwhile, renowned artist Albert Bierstadt stands at far right, capturing this extraordinary encounter through his sketches. This wood engraving from 1859 beautifully captures daily life during this era of manifest destiny and westward expansion. Covered wagons dotting the landscape represent the dreams and aspirations of those seeking a new beginning in California. The Native American presence serves as a reminder that these lands were already inhabited by indigenous peoples who had their own rich traditions. Through this powerful image, we witness an important chapter in American history where cultures intersected on the Oregon Trail. It reminds us that progress often comes at a cost but also presents opportunities for understanding and appreciation between different communities. This artwork by Albert Bierstadt offers us a glimpse into an era defined by exploration, resilience, and mutual respect between settlers and Native Americans along their arduous journey across America's vast frontier.

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