Antique Engraving of William Penn with Native Americans
Item Details
A hand-colored engraving after an original painting by Benjamin West (1738-1820), and engraved by John Boydell (1720-1804) titled William Penn’s Treaty with the Indians, when he founded the Province of Pennsylvania in North America, 1681. This work depicts a large number of members of the Lenni Lenape tribe, a group of Native Americans that reside today in Oklahoma, with a group of English settlers, their intimidating boats visible offshore. In the scene, the exchange appears cordial, with a peace pipe present to the foreground, as well as women calming their babies as their elders trade goods with the white men. Titled to lower margin, this print is unsigned and presented behind glass in a black and gilt frame with hanging wire present to verso.
Condition
- to fair. Light damage to edges of paper, including slight visible loss to lower left corner. Print is slightly discolored throughout.
Dimensions
- measurement of frame. Image measures 23.5"W x 18.5"H.
Item #
17CIN003-322
