BILLY BOWLEGS
Printer
HARPER'S WEEKLY
Artist
HARPER'S WEEKLY
Date1858
CountryUSA
MediumWood engraving
Dimensions23.2 × 14.9 cm (9 1/8 × 5 7/8") (Image)
Overall (Sheet): 41.9 × 29.2 cm (16 1/2 × 11 1/2")
Overall (Sheet): 41.9 × 29.2 cm (16 1/2 × 11 1/2")
ClassificationsPrint
Credit LineBrigham Young University Museum of Art
Terms
Object number958590000
DescriptionThe image is an illustration for the publication Harper's Weekly. The composition depicts a standing male figure holding a rifle in his hands. The butt of the rifle is held in his proper right hand and the barrel is lifted slightly up in his left hand. The figure is dressed in a Native American style; including a hat with three plumes coming out of the top, as well as two sashes across his chest. Underneath the image in a course cursive script, is written "WM Bowlegs 1858".On View
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