NATIVE AMERICANS: COLONIAL CONFLICT. Native Americans attacking colonial settlers. Steel engraving, 19th century, after Felix O. C. Darley (1821-1888)
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NATIVE AMERICANS: COLONIAL CONFLICT. Native Americans attacking colonial settlers. Steel engraving, 19th century, after Felix O. C. Darley (1821-1888)
NATIVE AMERICANS: COLONIAL CONFLICT. Native Americans attacking colonial settlers. Steel engraving, 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley (1821-1888)
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American Indian Brother Carr Child Colonist Colony Darley Daughter Family Father Felix Fire Mother Octavio Settler Sister Smoke Tomahawk Warfare
EDITORS COMMENTS
This 19th-century steel engraving by Felix O. C. Darley depicts a scene of intense colonial conflict between Native Americans and settlers. The print showcases the raw emotions and violence that characterized this tumultuous period in American history. In the foreground, we witness a group of Native Americans launching a fierce attack on colonial settlers who have taken up residence in their ancestral lands. Armed with tomahawks and driven by desperation, they fight to defend their way of life against encroaching forces. The composition is filled with tension as smoke billows from burning structures, symbolizing the destruction and chaos brought about by this clash of cultures. Amidst the turmoil, an American Indian family stands united - a mother clutching her child protectively while her daughter looks on with determination. The father wields his weapon valiantly alongside his son, showcasing their unwavering commitment to defending their people. Darley's masterful engraving technique brings every detail to life, capturing both the physical intensity of battle and the emotional struggle faced by those caught in its midst. This artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the complex history that shaped America's development. As we reflect upon this image today, it prompts us to contemplate how these conflicts impacted indigenous communities and continue to shape our understanding of cultural identity in modern-day society.
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