Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tile
Object name
Tile
Date
1650-1750
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 4 3/4 x 5 x 3/8 in. ( 12.1 x 12.7 x 1 cm )
Description
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with blue and white decoration; buff-colored body with pinkish-white glaze with pin-prick at upper left; image of winged fish on water, with spider-head corner motifs; vertical crack down center.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number
Z.725
Gallery Label
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
