Tenskwatawa Collection

Tecumseh and his brother, The Prophet
Tecumseh pulling his brother, The Prophet, by the hair. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Tenskwatawa (colour litho)
PNP468328 Tenskwatawa (colour litho) by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tenskwatawa, aka The Prophet (1775-1836)

General William H. Harrison at the Battle of Tippecanoe, pub. 1840 (colour litho)
2962095 General William H. Harrison at the Battle of Tippecanoe, pub. 1840 (colour litho) by Currier, Nathaniel (1813-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Tippecanoe, pub. 1889 (hand coloured litho)
2630688 Battle of Tippecanoe, pub. 1889 (hand coloured litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Tenskwatawa, c. 1830-1833. Creator: Henry Inman
Tenskwatawa, c. 1830-1833

PNAT2A-00034
Shawnee mystic Tenskwatawa, known as The Prophet, holding a ceremony, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

TENSKWATAWA (c1768-1834). The Prophet. Native American Shawnee mystic. Oil on canvas, 1830, by George Catlin

TENSKWATAWA (c1768-1834). Known as the Prophet. Shawnee Native American prophet and leader. Lithograph, 1836, after a painting by Charles Bird King

The 1833 meeting at the White House of President Andrew Jackson, the Native American mystic Tenskwatawa ( The Prophet)
JACKSON AND NATIVE AMERICANS. The 1833 meeting at the White House of President Andrew Jackson, the Native American mystic Tenskwatawa ( The Prophet ), and Sauk Chief Black Hawk

A U. S. force under General William Henry Harrison defeats Native Americans under Tenskwatawa, the Prophet
BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE, 1811. A U.S. force under General William Henry Harrison defeats Native Americans under Tenskwatawa, the Prophet, brother of Tecumseh, 7 November 1811. Engraving, 19th century

Battle of Tippecanoe, 1811
BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE, 1811. Surrender of the Native Americans under Tenskwatawa, the Prophet, brother of Tecumseh. Line engraving, 19th century

TENSKWATAWA (c1768-1834). Known as the Prophet, Native American Shawnee religious mystic and revivalist. The Prophet arousing his followers before the Battle of Tippecanoe on 7 November 1811

BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE, 1811. A U. S. force under General William Henry Harrison defeats Native Americans under
BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE, 1811. A U.S. force under General William Henry Harrison defeats Native Americans under Tenskwatawa, the Prophet, brother of Tecumseh, 7 November 1811

TENSKWATAWA (c1768-1834). Native American prophet and leader. Tenskwatawa, known as the Prophet arousing his followers before the Battle of Tippecanoe on 7 November 1811. Wood engraving, 19th century

ANDREW JACKSON: NATIVE AMERICANS. The 1833 meeting at the White House of President Andrew Jackson, the Native American mystic Tenskwatawa ( The Prophet ), and Sauk Chief Black Hawk

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Tenskwatawa, also known as The Prophet, was a Native American Shawnee mystic and religious leader. He was the brother of Tecumseh, a renowned warrior and chief. Tenskwatawa played a significant role in the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811, where he led his followers against General William H. Harrison's forces. The battle marked a turning point in the tensions between Native Americans and settlers encroaching on their lands. Despite Tenskwatawa's efforts to unite various tribes against the expanding white settlement, his forces were defeated by Harrison's army. Throughout history, it has been depicted in various artworks that capture his influence and significance. A colour lithograph from 1830-1833 by Henry Inman portrays him with great detail and intensity. Another oil painting showcases him as a powerful Shawnee prophet. In 1836, an engraving depicts President Andrew Jackson meeting with Tenskwatawa and Sauk Chief Black Hawk at the White House following Black Hawk's capture during the Black Hawk War. Tenskwatawa's legacy lives on through these artistic representations that showcase his leadership during critical moments in Native American history. His attempts to resist colonization continue to be remembered as important chapters in America's past.