An Osage Warrior 1811 - 1816

"An Osage Warrior" is a watercolor painting by Pavel Petrovich Svinin, a Russian artist who visited the United States in the early 19th century. Completed between 1811 and 1816, the artwork depicts a profile portrait of an Osage warrior adorned with traditional regalia, including a feathered headdress and jewelry. Svinin’s portrayal highlights the cultural identity and visual aesthetics of Native American communities. The painting, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a significant example of early American portraiture and offers a glimpse into the artist's encounters with Indigenous people during his travels.