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Eighteenth-Century Colonist Preaching to Indians

Emanuel Leutze

1852

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Eighteenth-Century Colonist Preaching to Indians is a 1852 ink by Emanuel Leutze, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Emanuel Leutze
When & what style?: 1852 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a group of people gathered in a wooded area. Some are sitting on the ground, while others stand or kneel. The artist used quick, loose lines to draw trees, rocks, and a few buildings in the background. The scene looks busy but rough, like a fast draft. The drawing focuses on a moment where one person seems to be talking to others. The paper is light brown, and the ink lines vary in thickness, making some areas darker. This style fits how artists sometimes sketch ideas before finishing a painting. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build shadows with lines.