Old World Portraits
Major John Norton as Mohawk Chief Teyoninhokarawen
Mather Brown
A striking 19th-century portrait capturing the dignified presence of Major John Norton in traditional Mohawk attire.
Colonel Guy Johnson and Karonghyontye
Benjamin West
1776 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An iconic 1776 portrait by Benjamin West depicting a British colonel and a Mohawk leader in rich, textured detail.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in London in 1776, this masterpiece by Benjamin West depicts Colonel Guy Johnson, the British Superintendent of Indian Affairs, alongside his Mohawk ally, Karonghyontye (David Hill). The work is celebrated for its intricate rendering of Indigenous textiles and artifacts, contrasted with the formal military attire of the period, all set against a dramatic, atmospheric landscape.
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