About this image...

Image Title: L'amerique, circa 1800

Creator: Bance, Jacques-Louis, 1761-1847, publisher

Date: Between 1800 and 1820

Summary: Print shows a young Native American maiden, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing a fur and fabric robe, a feathered headdress, a quiver and bow; the early form of the allegorical figure representing "America".

Subjects: Beauty--1800-1820
Headdresses--1800-1820
Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--1800-1820
United States--Symbolic representation--1800-1820
Women--Clothing & dress--1800-1820

Original Media: Engraving

Collections: Popular Graphic Arts

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