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Antique Chromolithograph of a Native American Village Scene, circa 1890
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Antique Chromolithograph of a Native American Village Scene, circa 1890
This vivid chromolithograph, titled “Ein Indianerdorf” (A Native American Village), was published around 1890 and offers a highly detailed and romanticized portrayal of Indigenous life on the North American plains. Created in the richly layered chromolithographic style typical of 19th-century educational and ethnographic publications, the image provides a stylized window into Native American culture as imagined by European observers of the time.
The scene depicts a peaceful village composed of several tepees, each decorated with painted symbols, surrounded by forested and mountainous terrain. Groups of figures are scattered across the composition, each engaged in various aspects of daily life. On the left, women sit around a fire and prepare food, while children play nearby. In the center, a young man attempts to tame a spirited horse, adding dynamic movement and tension to the composition.
To the right, a council of elders and warriors—some wearing elaborate feathered headdresses and holding traditional weapons—observe the scene, draped in colorful robes and blankets. Their postures convey a sense of social hierarchy and cultural dignity. In the background, riders approach the village from the hills, while smoke from fires gently rises in the distance.
While the image is rich in visual detail and period charm, it also reflects the European fascination with Native American culture during the 19th century, often filtered through a lens of idealization and stereotype. Such prints were common in schoolbooks, wall charts, and illustrated atlases, used to teach geography and ethnology in an era before photography was widely accessible.
Condition Report:
Good condition overall. The colors remain bold and vibrant. A faint vertical centerfold is visible, consistent with prints bound in educational volumes. Minimal age toning and a few small fox marks in the margin may be present, but the image itself is clean and well-preserved.
Framing Tips:
To highlight the warm earth tones and rustic naturalism of the print, a frame in natural wood or aged oak is ideal. Pair with a soft tan or beige mat to draw out the warmth of the scene. Use museum-quality glass to preserve the color integrity and reduce glare. Suitable for display in libraries, studies, or collections focused on Native American heritage or 19th-century visual culture.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.29 in (31.2 cm)Width: 15.83 in (40.2 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
- Condition:Good condition. Colors are vivid and stable. A central vertical fold is visible, consistent with prints originally issued in bound volumes. Light toning or minor spots in the margin may be present, but the image area is clean and well-preserved.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12956-221stDibs: LU3054345629572
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