Artwork
Tee Yee Neen Ho Ga Row, Emperor of the Six Nations
Tee Yee Neen Ho Ga Row, Emperor of the Six Nations is an ink print by the Baroque artist John Simon. It dates from 1710 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tee Yee Neen Ho Ga Row, Emperor of the Six Nations is a mezzotint print on laid paper created in 1710 by John Simon, an English engraver of French Huguenot descent.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Tee Yee Neen Ho Ga Row, a leader of the Six Nations, standing in a wooded landscape with a dog, wearing a dark jacket and white cape, and holding a beaded belt and cloth, conveying dignity and authority.
Technique & Style
The print is a mezzotint, a technique characteristic of Simon's work, often used for portraits. The image features rich tonal variations, typical of mezzotint, and is associated with the Baroque style, known for dramatic lighting and detailed textures.
History & Provenance
John Simon was a prolific mezzotint engraver who collaborated with painter Godfrey Kneller, suggesting a connection to a broader artistic circle in early 18th-century England.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Simon, anglicized as John Simon (also spelled Simons; c. 1675–1751) was an English mezzotint engraver and print publisher of French Huguenot birth, particularly known for his portraits. Notably associated with the…
