French Explorer’s Council with the Indians 1901

"French Explorer's Council with the Indians" is a painting by Frederic Remington from 1901. It depicts a scene of tense negotiation between French explorers and Native American tribes, illuminated by the flickering light of a campfire in a dark forest. Remington's signature style, with its emphasis on dramatic lighting and chiaroscuro, is evident in this work, highlighting the contrast between the bold figures of the explorers and the shadowy forms of the Native Americans. The composition, with its central campfire and surrounding figures, evokes a sense of drama and uncertainty, capturing the uneasy relationship between these groups.