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War of 1812 Hand-Colored Print of the 1812 Indian Savages Battle Scene

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:850.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,200.00 USD
War of 1812 Hand-Colored Print of the 1812 Indian Savages Battle Scene
War of 1812
Early Hand-Colored “War of 1812” Battle Print
c. 1832 Hand-Colored Print of War of 1812 Battle, entitled “A View of Col. Johnson’s Engagement with the Savages (Commanded by Tecumseh) near the Moravian Town, October 5th, 1812,” Engraved by A. Bowen, Fine.
This print shows a dramatic battle scene during the War of 1812, between Col. Richard M. Johnson and Indians commanded by Tecumseh. Engraved by A. Bowen, whose name appears in the lower left, this work has been hand-colored in red, yellow, orange, blue and black, and measures 9” x 14.5.” The center of the scene depicts two officers fighting with Indians. Col. Johnson is mounted and is being attacked by an Indian with a tomahawk. In the foreground, an Indian scalps a fallen drummer, while Tecumseh, holding a spear, looks on. American troops, in formation, fire on Indians armed with bows and arrows. In the background, American cavalry pursue fleeing Indians. Col. Johnson, who legend says personally killed Tecumseh, would later become Vice-President of the United States under Martin Van Buren. Though undated, this print is known to have been prepared for the 1832 edition of Henry Trumbull’s “History of the Discovery of America.” A smaller version of this print (6” x 12.5”), engraved by “N. Dellb....”, and in Good, sold for $690 in our December 2003 sale (Lot 337), and another, in Very Good, sold for $1380 in our August 2004 sale (Lot 200). Another example of this print in this size (9” x 15”) in Very Fine appeared in our February 2007 sale (lot 245). The print offered here is complete and intact, with some trivial roughness along the right edge. There is a .5” fold separation in the lower left margin and a smaller split near the center of the bottom margin (neither affecting the print or text). No holes are present, and the moderate foxing occurs mostly in the upper and lower margins. A rare and exciting piece of American Military History.