Collection Highlights
Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Seminole Chief Osceola (1804-1838)
Title
Seminole Chief Osceola (1804-1838)
Object name
Tobacco shop figure
Date
Mid-19th century
Medium
Polychrome painted and carved wood
Dimensions
Overall: 60 x 35 x 20 1/4 in. ( 152.4 x 88.9 x 51.4 cm )
Description
Male indian Chief with blue coat, flowered undergarment, and two-feather headdress. Left arm upraised holding rifle and right arm resting on waist, also has beads and powder horn
Credit Line
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Object Number
1940.71
Gallery Label
This figure was found in Florida by the donor and restored by N-YHS under his directions. The figure is based upon a George Catlin drawing of Osceola and group of "Seminolee," which is in the New-York Historical Society's drawing collections.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
