Artwork

Wanaus, Tuscarora Indian

Wanaus, Tuscarora Indian, by Esther Frances Alexander, ink, 1868
Wanaus, Tuscarora Indian, by Esther Frances Alexander, ink, 1868

Wanaus, Tuscarora Indian is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Esther Frances Alexander. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Wanaus, Tuscarora Indian is a drawing created in 1868 by Esther Frances Alexander.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts an intimate scene between a woman and a child, likely a mother and her offspring, rendered in a quiet and private manner.

Technique & Style

The portrait is executed in pen and brown ink on heavy ivory card stock, utilizing cross-hatching to achieve texture and depth, resulting in a detailed and nuanced representation.

Artist & collection

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