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Iroquois Warrior: 1783 Engraving by Teodoro Viero of a Native of Northern Canada
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An original engraving titled "Iroquois Warrior," created by Teodoro Viero in 1783. The artwork is a detailed depiction of a member of the Iroquois, an Indigenous confederacy located in what is now the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.
The engraving shows an Iroquois warrior in a dynamic pose, with his body turned to the side and one arm extended as if gesturing or pointing. His other hand rests on a long rifle, which he holds upright.
The warrior wears a distinctive headdress made of feathers and possibly plant material, which is secured around his head. Body Art: His skin is marked with intricate tattoos or body paint, particularly noticeable on his legs, arms, and chest. These markings likely hold cultural or spiritual significance.
He is dressed in a loincloth or short wrap around his waist, which is decorated with fringes and simple patterns. The lack of heavy clothing highlights the warrior's muscular physique and suggests readiness for combat or ceremonial display.
The scene behind the warrior shows a simple landscape, possibly representing the natural environment of the Iroquois. The ground appears rocky, with sparse vegetation and distant hills or mountains.
Below the image, the text is presented in both Italian and French:
- Italian: "Uomo Irochesse abitante del Canada nell'America Settentrionale" translates to "Iroquois man, inhabitant of Canada in North America."
- French: "Homme Iroquois habitant du Canada dans l'Amérique Septentrionale" translates to the same in French.
- Artistic Style: The engraving is finely detailed, typical of late 18th-century European depictions of Indigenous peoples. It reflects the European interest in and romanticization of Native American cultures during this period. The warrior is presented with a mix of accuracy and artistic interpretation, highlighting his strength, dignity, and connection to the land.
Context:
- Historical Background: The Iroquois Confederacy, also known as the Haudenosaunee, was a powerful and sophisticated political and cultural union of several Indigenous tribes in North America. During the 18th century, the Iroquois played a significant role in the colonial struggles between European powers in North America, often aligning themselves with the British against the French and later the Americans during the Revolutionary War.
- Artist: Teodoro Viero was an Italian engraver known for his detailed and precise engravings, often depicting historical or cultural subjects. This work is part of a larger trend of European artists documenting and interpreting the peoples and cultures of the Americas during the Age of Exploration and Enlight
- Dimensions:Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:1783
- Condition:Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Some creases. Strong paper with watermark. Please study scans carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13806-771stDibs: LU3054341050022
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