Artwork
Indians Playing Cards
Indians Playing Cards is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist John Mix Stanley. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
Indians Playing Cards is a 1866 oil painting by John Mix Stanley, an artist known for documenting Native American life and landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of Indigenous people near a riverbank, engaged in card playing, conversation, and horse riding, conveying a sense of calm everyday life.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of horses and the natural setting, and features a palette of bright colors such as red and earthy greens.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection, created by an artist who traveled extensively in the American West to document Native tribal life.
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Artist & collection
Artist
John Mix Stanley (January 17, 1814 – April 10, 1872) was an artist-explorer, an American painter of landscapes, and Native American portraits and tribal life.
