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
Beadwork picture
Object name
Beadwork picture
Date
1820-1840
Medium
Glass, linen
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/8 x 8 7/8 in. ( 15.6 x 22.5 cm )
Description
Horizontal rectangular beadwork picture with various colors of glass beads on plain linen; image of child (girl) in landscape, straight gold border on all sides.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number
INV.1211
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.
