Keokuk, Chief of the Sacs and Foxes
1838
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1838
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Keokuk, Chief of the Sacs and Foxes is a 1838 ink by Alfred Hoffy, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a Native American man and a young boy. The man is wearing a red robe with blue trim and has a large feathered headdress. He is holding a staff adorned with feathers and ribbons. The boy is sitting on the ground, wearing a white shirt and leggings. The man's attire is elaborate, with many colorful accessories. The boy looks up at him with a serious expression. The background of the painting is a muted color, which helps the figures stand out. The painting is a great example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and individualism. To learn more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.
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