The Indian's Bride
ArtistEngraved by
John Cheney
American, 1801 - 1885
Date1842
MediumPrint: ink on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 13/16 × 3 1/8in. (9.7 × 7.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 12 13/16 × 9 9/16in. (32.5 × 24.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 12 13/16 × 9 9/16in. (32.5 × 24.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Anne Cheney Zinsser
DescriptionClose-up view of a woman lying on a pillow, with her hands folded in front of her. There is a large tree immediately behind her. She is wearing a hooded cloak. There is a bracelet on her left wrist and a ring on the ring-finger of her left hand.
This is an engraving by John Cheney after a work by Thomas Sully, printed by Butler & Long.
This is an engraving by John Cheney after a work by Thomas Sully, printed by Butler & Long.
Object number2008.37.81
MarkingsPrinted in gray ink on recto: "T. Sully. / J. Cheney. / THE INDIAN'S BRIDE. / Printed by Butler & Long."NotesDate note: A copy of this engraving is held at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (object 1876.9.68a) and is dated to 1842. Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
