Indian, Boy and Dog, Hunters

Paul Manship, Indian, Boy and Dog, Hunters, n.d., bronze on marble base, 6 583 343 18 in. (16.79.68.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.65

Artwork Details

Title
Indian, Boy and Dog, Hunters
Artist
Date
n.d.
Dimensions
6 583 343 18 in. (16.79.68.0 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Paul Manship
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze on marble base
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — weapon — bow and arrow
  • Figure group — male and child — nude
  • Occupation — hunter
  • Figure group — male and child
  • Indian
  • Animal — dog
Object Number
1966.47.65

Artwork Description

Paul Manship created many models of Native American hunters, including one for a fountain in Cochran Memorial Park in St. Paul, completed in 1926. The subject was a favorite of the artist’s because it reminded him of his childhood in rural Minnesota, and he returned to it often throughout his career. In these sculptures the determined expressions and animated poses of the figures evoke the excitement of the chase.

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