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Premium Framed 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
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.9cm (15.6" x 10.2")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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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