Artwork Details
Artist
Creation Date
Materials
Object Types
Dimensions
23-3/4 x 29-1/4 in. (canvas) 30-1/2 x 35-3/4 x 2-3/4 in. (framed)
Accession Number
Credit Line
Gift of Harvey Elam
Copyright
Collection
American Painting and Sculpture 1800-1945
Color Palette
Provenance
Collection of Judge Biddle, Logansport and John B. Elam, Indianapolis, Indiana; Mr. Harvey Elam; given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1920.
Gallery Labels
Here, a group of Potawatomi Indians gather next to the Wabash River. The figures are posed in a casual setting, reflecting Winter's goal to record the daily life and customs of these people.
Winter was born in England and came to America in 1830 to study in New York. In 1837 he moved to Logansport, Indiana.
Exhibition History
Exhibition Name
Venue
Dates
Indianapolis Museum of Art
August 28, 1999 - September 15, 2002
Indianapolis Museum of Art
October 24, 1999 - September 24, 2000
Loan to Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis Public Schools
April 28, 1966 - June 1, 1966
John Herron Art Institute and Museum
November 5, 1939 - December 10, 1939
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