Nicholas Vincent Isawanhonhi Principal Christian Chief and Captain of the Huron Indians established at La Jeune Lorette near Quebec.

Nicholas Vincent Isawanhonhi Principal Christian Chief and Captain of the Huron Indians established at La Jeune Lorette near Quebec.

Nicholas Vincent Isawanhonhi Principal Christian Chief and Captain of the Huron Indians established at La Jeune Lorette near Quebec.

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Introduction

This is a full length portrait of Nicholas Vincent Isawanhonhi, Christian Chief and Captain of the Huron-Wendat at La Jeune Lorette. This lithograph is by Edward Chatfield and dates from 1825.

Nation of Maker: Huron-Wendat
Nation of Origin

Title of the work

Place of Origin: Wendake
Date Made or Date Range: 1825
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

LAC record

Materials

lithograph print; watercolour?

Techniques or Format

Lithograph print ink and possibly handcoloured with watercolour

Motifs and Patterns

This is a full length portrait of Nicholas Vincent Isawanhonhi, standing in a limited forest landscape. Central to the work is a wampum belt that he displays. The wampum belt, sash, medallions, headdress, ear ornaments, moccasins, and other elements of his dress are clearly drawn in great detail.

Other Notes

This print was originally by publisher J. Dickenson and sold by R. & C. Chalmers.

The LAC record also lists Charles J. Hullmandel as an artist involved with this lithograph.

Dimensions: 0 × 33.1 × 45.8 cm
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

LAC record and the lithograph itself is inscribed with the date.

Current Location: Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: Mikan no. 2837382
Link to Institution's Collections Database: collectionscanada.gc.ca
Exhibition History

Exhibition title: Bo'jou Neejee: Profiles of Canadian Indian Art. Curators: Joanne Lockhead, National Museum of Man, Ottawa, Ontario; 1976. Further venue: Amon Carter Museum o fWestern Art, Fort Worth, Texas; 1978.09.29 - 1978.11.26.

Exhibition title: Un symbole de tailee: Le Fléche dans l'art canadien. Curators: Tremblay, Myriam Tétreault, Martin, Musée d'art de Joliette, Joliette, Québec. 2004.03.21-2004.08.29.

Exhibition title: Spirit and Intent: Understanding the voices, values & visions behind Canada's Aboriginal Treaties. Curators: Dr. John Borrows and Dr. J.R. Miller, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; 2007.09.24 - 2008.04.06.

GKS Reference Number: 1017
Approximate Place of Origin

46.869279102, -71.347896113

Source of Information about Places

The Huron-Wendat are of the Great Lakes region.

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