The Laughing Waters Three Miles Below the Falls of St. Anthony 1849 - 1855

Seth Eastman's "The Laughing Waters Three Miles Below the Falls of St. Anthony" (1849-1855) is a watercolor painting depicting a Native American man hunting a deer, as seen in the upper right corner, near the falls of St. Anthony in the Minnesota River. The painting is known for its realistic portrayal of the natural landscape and the indigenous people of the area. Eastman, a military officer who served as a cartographer and artist in the U.S. Army, produced numerous illustrations documenting the lives of Native Americans. His work, like this watercolor, is a significant contribution to the history of Native American art. The work is currently held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.