Indian Lodge, Alfred Jacob Miller, between 1858 and 1860

Along the waters of the upper platte river, miller encountered this indian who had taken advantage of a perculiarly bent tree to put up planks to form a "very tolerable lodge for his progeny. " to the right a female is seated, making moccasins. The head of the household is seated to the left, smoking his calumet, "not trying to solve the difficult problem, the squaring of the circle," miller supposed. Date: between 1858 and 1860. Place of creation: USA. Dimensions: height: 28.2 cm (11.1 in); width: 23.7 cm (9.3 in). Medium: watercolor on paper. Collection: Walters Art Museum. Alfred Jacob Miller - Indian Lodge - Walters 371940174