Echtpaar bij hun hut in het veld 1805

Ludwig Gottlieb Portman's "Echtpaar bij hun hut in het veld" (1805) is a hand-colored engraving depicting a Cree couple in front of their hut. The man, holding a rifle, stands in the shade of a palm tree while his wife sits on the ground, sewing. This detailed and realistically rendered scene captures the everyday life of the Cree people, highlighting their traditional attire, home, and tools. The piece is a prime example of the popular 19th-century genre of ethnographic art, offering a glimpse into the cultural practices of indigenous populations.