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Artist
Eulabee Dix, 1878 - 1961
Sitter
Chief Thundercloud, 1856 - 1916
Date
c. 1901
Type
Painting
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions
Ivory: 7.6 x 6cm (3 x 2 3/8"), Accurate
Frame: 14 x 12.7cm (5 1/2 x 5"), Accurate
Topic
Costume\Headgear\Headdress
Miniature
Chief Thundercloud: Male
Chief Thundercloud: Native American\Native American warrior
Chief Thundercloud: Native American\Native American leader\Chief
Chief Thundercloud: Visual Arts\Artist's model
Chief Thundercloud: Native American\Native American scout
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of the family of Philip Dix Becker Conserved with funds from the Smithsonian Women's Committee
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Object number
NPG.89.66
Provenance
Mrs. Phillip Dix Becker, daughter-in-law of artist; gift 1989 to NPG