Chon Ca Pe or Big Kansas an Oto Chief

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"Chon Ca Pe or Big Kansas an Oto Chief" is a portrait by the American painter Charles Bird King, created in 1821. The painting is part of King's significant body of work that documents Native American leaders who visited Washington, D.C., as part of delegations to negotiate treaties with the United States government. Charles Bird King, who lived from 1785 to 1862, was commissioned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to paint portraits of visiting Native American dignitaries, and his works are some of the most important records of these figures from the early 19th century.

The portrait of Chon Ca Pe, also known as Big Kansas, depicts the Oto chief in a dignified pose, dressed in traditional attire that includes a feathered headdress and beaded decorations. King's attention to detail in the clothing and accessories of his subjects was meticulous, and his portraits are valued for their ethnographic as well as artistic merit. The painting captures the chief's strong features and composed expression, conveying a sense of the sitter's personality and status.

"Chon Ca Pe or Big Kansas an Oto Chief" is part of a larger collection of Native American portraits that were once displayed in the Smithsonian Institution's Indian Gallery. Unfortunately, many of King's original paintings were destroyed in the Smithsonian fire of 1865. However, the legacy of King's work endures through lithographs and copies made by other artists, which continue to provide a visual record of these historical figures.

As a significant piece of American art history, King's portrait of Chon Ca Pe contributes to the understanding of the United States' early interactions with Native American leaders and serves as a testament to the cultural and political dynamics of the period. The painting is not only a representation of an individual but also a symbol of the complex relationships between Native American tribes and the expanding United States during the 19th century.

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