Lot 828
Hand-Colored Print of War of 1812 Battle by A. Bowen. "A View of Col. Johnson's Engagement with the Savages (Commanded by Tecumseh) near the Moravian Town, October 5th, 1812," 9 x 14½ in., hand-colored in red, yellow, orange, blue and black. The center of the scene depicts two officers fighting with Indians. Col. Johnson, who legend says personally killed Tecumseh, would later become Vice-President of the United States under Martin Van Buren, is mounted and is being attacked by an Indian with a tomahawk. In the foreground, an Indian scalps a fallen drummer, while Tecumseh, holding a spear, looks on. American troops, in formation, fire on Indians armed with bows and arrows. In the background, American cavalry pursue fleeing Indians. Although undated, this print is known to have been prepared for the 1832 edition of Henry Trumbull's "History of the Discovery of America." Some trivial roughness along the right edge; there is a ½ in. fold separation in the lower left margin and a smaller split near the center of the bottom margin (neither affecting the print or text). Moderate foxing mostly in the upper and lower margins.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,200.
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