How the Chief is Buried

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"How the Chief is Buried" is a notable artwork by Jacques le Moyne de Morgues, a French artist and member of the short-lived French colony of Fort Caroline in what is now Jacksonville, Florida. Le Moyne is known for his detailed illustrations of the Timucua, a Native American people who lived in the southeastern United States at the time of European contact. Created in the 16th century, this work is part of a series that depicts various aspects of Timucua life and customs, as observed by Le Moyne during his stay in the New World.

The artwork is significant for its historical and ethnographic value, providing a rare visual record of indigenous customs from a period of early European contact. "How the Chief is Buried" specifically illustrates the funeral rites for a Timucua chief, offering insights into the ceremonial practices and beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife within the Timucua culture. The scene likely includes mourners, grave goods, and possibly the presence of a burial mound or other funerary structures, although the exact details of the composition would need to be confirmed by the visual evidence of the artwork itself.

As one of the earliest European artists to depict scenes of Native American life, Le Moyne's works, including "How the Chief is Buried," are invaluable to historians and anthropologists. They provide a visual account that complements the written descriptions from the period, despite the potential for cultural misunderstandings and the artist's own interpretive lens. The artwork is also an important piece in the study of early American art history and the representation of indigenous peoples by European artists.

Le Moyne's illustrations were later engraved by the Flemish artist Theodor de Bry and published in a series of volumes known as "Brevis narratio eorum quae in Florida Americae provincia Gallis acciderunt," which helped to disseminate the images widely across Europe. This further underscores the influence of "How the Chief is Buried" and related works on the European imagination and understanding of the New World and its inhabitants during the Age of Discovery.

When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.

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