The Fountain, No. 1: The Wounded Indian Slaking His Death Thirst 1843

Thomas Cole's *The Fountain, No. 1: The Wounded Indian Slaking His Death Thirst* (1843) is a graphite drawing depicting a Native American man kneeling by a stream in the forest. The man, seemingly wounded, is drinking water from the stream. The landscape is detailed with rocky outcrops, trees, and foliage, offering a glimpse into the wilderness and the struggles of Native American life. This work is a preliminary sketch for Cole's larger oil painting, highlighting his process and artistic intention. The drawing is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.