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Poster Print : 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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite reproduction of "CROSSING THE PLATTE, 1859" by Albert Bierstadt, available as a poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating wood engraving depicts a pivotal moment in American history, as Dog Belly, Chief of the Oglala Sioux, and his braves extend an olive branch to emigrants crossing the South Fork of the Platte River on their way to California. Bierstadt himself is seen sketching at the far right, capturing the scene for posterity. Bring this iconic image into your home or office and be transported back to the mid-19th century, where the spirit of peace and unity unfolds before your eyes.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.9cm (23.4" x 15.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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