Artwork
Wanaus, Tuscarora Indian
Wanaus, Tuscarora Indian is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Esther Frances Alexander. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in pen and brown ink: Wanaus - Tuscarora indian / Niagara - September 1st 1868. upper center verso in graphite: (not deciphered) 256/ Tuscadora indian, Niagara 1868/ Fr. Alexander 1837-1917/ Purchased (not deciphered) 1937.
About this work
Overview
Wanaus, Tuscarora Indian is a drawing created in 1868 by Esther Frances Alexander.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts an intimate scene between a woman and a child, likely a mother and her offspring, rendered in a quiet and private manner.
Technique & Style
The portrait is executed in pen and brown ink on heavy ivory card stock, utilizing cross-hatching to achieve texture and depth, resulting in a detailed and nuanced representation.
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