Indian Boy at Fort Snelling by Thomas Waterman Wood. A profile portrait of a young Indigenous boy wearing a fur coat and a vibrant red feathered headdress, holding a bow and arrows against a river landscape.

Indian Boy at Fort Snelling

Thomas Waterman Wood

1862 · Oil Paint, Aluminium, Canvas

A striking 19th-century portrait of a young boy in traditional attire, set against an expansive riverside background.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Library
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Warm beige, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1862 by Thomas Waterman Wood, this evocative portrait captures a young Indigenous boy at Fort Snelling. He is depicted in profile, holding a bow and arrows, with a brilliant red feathered headdress providing a bold contrast to the soft blue sky and earthy tones of his fur garment.