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The Interview Standing Elk, No 1; Running Hog, No 2; Little Wolf, No 3... between 1887 and 92. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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The Interview Standing Elk, No 1; Running Hog, No 2; Little Wolf, No 3... between 1887 and 92. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
The Interview Standing Elk, No 1; Running Hog, No 2; Little Wolf, No 3; Col Oelrich, No 4; Interpreter, No 5, between 1887 and 1892. Three Cheyenne men wearing ceremonial clothing and holding rifles, greeting a Euro-American man in a suit and his interpreter in front of a building
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1880s American West Cheyenne Colonel Ethnicity Feather Headdress Frontier Grabill Grabill John C H Hostile Hostility Interpreter Interview Interviewing John C John C H Grabill Mixed Race Group Plains Indian Settler Settlers Speaking Talking Translator Tribal Tribe Head Dress Meeting Of Frontiers White And Black
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This evocative photograph, titled "The Interview Standing Elk, No 1; Running Hog, No 2; Little Wolf, No 3, Col Oelrich, No 4; Interpreter, No 5," was captured by renowned American photographer John C. H. Grabill between 1887 and 1892. The scene unfolds before a simple building on the American frontier, where three Cheyenne men, proudly dressed in their ceremonial clothing and armed with rifles, extend a warm greeting to a Euro-American man in a suit and his interpreter. The men's vibrant feather headdresses and intricate beadwork stand in stark contrast to the Euro-American man's formal attire, symbolizing the clash of cultures that defined the American West during this era. Colonel Oelrich, identified by his military uniform, stands among the Cheyenne men, likely serving as a mediator or representative of the European settlers. The meeting between these men, representing both indigenous and European heritages, underscores the complex and often hostile relationships that existed on the frontier during the late 19th century. The photograph provides a glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of people who shaped the history of the American continent. John C. H. Grabill's masterful composition and use of light and shadow create a powerful image that transcends time, inviting viewers to reflect on the rich heritage and complexity of the American experience.
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