5668 - Mckenney & Hall - Pair of Native American Lithographs: Red Jacket & Red-Bird

Mckenney & Hall - Pair of Native American Lithographs: Red Jacket & Red-Bird Description of the work: Included in this lot: Red Jacket, A Seneca War Chief Red-Bird, A Winnebago Description of the work: This originally hand-colored lithograph is from Thomas McKenney & James Hall's History of the Indian Tribes of North America published between 1848 and 1870. An admirer and supporter of the American Indians, Thomas McKenney spent his tenure in office fighting for their cause and preserving their legacy through a gallery of paintings that were commissioned by various artists. Unfortunately, the original paintings burned in a fire, and all that is left to remember these Indians are the lithographs found in History which were modeled off the paintings. Paper Size: ~ 6 3/4 - 7" by 10 3/8 - 3/4" Paper Type or Special Features: Originally Hand-colored Lithograph Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.