1830
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Penn's Treaty with the Indians is a 1830 oil by Edward Hicks, a American Folk Art work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting depicts a scene of William Penn, an English Quaker, meeting with Native American leaders. Penn is shown wearing a white shirt and a red vest, while the Native Americans are dressed in traditional clothing, including feathered headdresses. In the background, a large tree and a house are visible, with a river and a boat in the distance. The painting is rendered in oil paint and features a mix of warm and cool colors. The overall mood of the painting is one of peace and tranquility, with the figures shown in a calm and respectful manner. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The painting is held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, where it can be viewed by the public. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up glazing.
Edward Hicks spent his life caught between two worlds. A Quaker preacher by Sunday and a painter by weekdays, he painted signs and carriages to support his family while quietly building a body of peaceful, crowded…
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