Major General William H. Harrison
Major General William H. Harrison
Major General William H. Harrison
This is a lithograpic print of military scenes in the life of General William Harrison, including several scenes where men of the Sauk and Fox nations are depicted. This print is part of the Peter Winkworth Collection of Canadiana.
Men of the Sauk (Sac, Sack) and Fox nations are depicted in various scenes,as described in the LAC record
Library and Archives Canada record
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lithograph on wove paper
The image of Major General Harrison mounted on a horse is surrounded by 9 oval vignettes depicting his military career from when he was an ensign at age nineteen to his victory at the Thames River in 1813. An eagle holding a star in its talons is depicted on it.
From the narrative content of the image; 1813 is the latest date of the various battles depicted.
Provenance
Acquired by collector Peter Winkworth from a wide variety of sources, including individuals, dealers, and auction houses in Canada, the USA, Great Britain, France, and Italy.
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43.0703, -80.1184
Some of the scenes include Native peoples of the Great Lakes region.