Artwork
Shoshone Indians at a Mountain Lake (Lake Fremont)
Shoshone Indians at a Mountain Lake (Lake Fremont) is an oil painting by the American Folk Art artist Alfred Jacob Miller. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Denver Art Museum.
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Overview
Shoshone Indians at a Mountain Lake (Lake Fremont) is a painting created by Alfred Jacob Miller around 1850 using oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Shoshone people in a mountainous landscape, likely near Lake Fremont, capturing a scene of Native American life.
Technique & Style
Miller's work is characterized by its affiliation with the American folk art tradition, evident in its execution and style.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Alfred Jacob Miller (January 2, 1810 – June 26, 1874) was an American artist best known for his paintings of trappers and Native Americans in the fur trade of the western United States.
