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Indian Combat
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A spiraling composition with three intertwined figures, <em>Indian Combat </em>ranks as Edmonia Lewis’s most dynamic and complex creation. Although her Native American subjects typically exist in multiple versions, this example appears to be unique. Of Indigenous (Mississauga) and African American ancestry, Edmonia Lewis studied at Oberlin College and apprenticed with a sculptor in Boston before moving to Rome in 1866. Her sculptures were readily purchased by patrons on both sides of the Atlantic.
| Artist / Maker | Edmonia Lewis |
|---|---|
| Date | 1868 |
| Culture / Origin | United States |
| Medium | marble |
| Dimensions | Overall: 76.2 x 48.3 x 36.5 cm (30 x 19 x 14 3/8 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Sculpture |
About the Artist
Edmonia Lewis (American, c. 1844–1907) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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