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Council with White Mans Horse, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
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Council with White Mans Horse, 1856. Artist: John Mix Stanley
Council with White Mans Horse, 1856. Isaac Stevens, head of the United States Pacific Railroad Survey, meets with White Mans Horse, chief of the party of Blackfeet Indians, near the Big Muddy River in North Dakota. White Mans Horse has just returned from Flathead country and describes the route ahead to Stevens and his men. Print from Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the direction of the Secretary of War in 1853-1855, by Beverley Tucker, volume III, published by Sarony, Major and Knapp (Washington, 1856)
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The captivating lithograph titled "Council with White Mans Horse, 1856" by John Mix Stanley captures a significant moment in American history. In this scene, Isaac Stevens, the head of the United States Pacific Railroad Survey, is engaged in a conversation with White Mans Horse, chief of the Blackfeet Indians. The meeting takes place near the Big Muddy River in North Dakota. White Mans Horse has just returned from Flathead country and is describing the route ahead to Stevens and his men. The print showcases their council within a traditional Native American tent or wigwam. Both figures are dressed in their respective national costumes, highlighting the cultural diversity present during this era. Stanley's use of color brings life to this 19th-century landscape painting. The vast plains surrounding them create an atmospheric backdrop for their important discussion about mapping out a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. This lithograph was originally published as part of Reports of Explorations and Surveys under Beverley Tucker's direction between 1853-1855. It serves as a testament to America's exploration and expansion efforts during that time period. Through this artwork, we catch a glimpse into an extraordinary historical event where two different worlds intersected on these vast plains – one representing progress and industrialization while the other symbolizing ancient traditions deeply rooted in nature.
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