[O-ho-kea-pe]

Seth Eastman

Created:
Movement:
Unknown
Realism
key Notes:
Native American life, Ethnographic detail
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Dimensions:
24 x 36 1/4 in. (61 x 92.1 cm)
medium:
Watercolor on paper
Difficulty:
Master
New game
story of the work:

Seth Eastman's painting titled "[O-ho-kea-pe]" is part of his extensive body of work documenting Native American life and culture during the 19th century. Eastman's detailed and ethnographically informed depictions, including this piece, contributed significantly to the visual record of Indigenous peoples in the United States, serving both as artistic expressions and historical documents.

Description of the work:

"[O-ho-kea-pe]" by Seth Eastman is a detailed watercolor painting that depicts a Native American scene with precision and clarity. The composition is characterized by its meticulous attention to ethnographic detail, capturing the attire and environment with a focus on naturalistic representation and subtle color variations.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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[O-ho-kea-pe]