Old World Portraits
Andrew Johnson
Washington Bogart Cooper
A dignified 19th-century portrait of Andrew Johnson, characterized by its formal composition and resolute expression.
Little Crow
Henry H. Cross
1863 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful and dignified 19th-century oil portrait of the Dakota leader Little Crow.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Created by Henry H. Cross in 1863, this oil portrait depicts the Mdewakanton Dakota leader Little Crow (Taoyateduta) in a formal European-style suit. The artist employs a rich, dark palette and a warm spotlighting effect that emphasizes the sitter's presence and the historical weight of the era.
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