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Charles Bird King

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American artist (1785-1862)

United StatesArtistsLived 1785 to 1862 · aged 76
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Charles Bird King was an American portrait artist, best known for his portrayals of significant Native American leaders and tribesmen. His style incorporated Dutch influences, which can be seen most prominently in his still-life and portrait paintings.

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Detail of a self-portrait aged 30, 1815Detail of a self-portrait aged 30, 1815Still Life on a Green Table Cloth, c. 1815Still Life on a Green Table Cloth, c. 1815Portrait of Senator William Hunter of Rhode Island, 1824Portrait of Senator William Hunter of Rhode Island, 1824Charles Bird King, Young Omahaw, War Eagle, Little Missouri, and Pawnees, 1821, now in the Smithsonian Institution.Charles Bird King, Young Omahaw, War Eagle, Little Missouri, and Pawnees, 1821, now in the Smithsonian Institution.Charles Bird King, Keokuk, Chief of the Sacs and Foxes, ca. 1838Charles Bird King, Keokuk, Chief of the Sacs and Foxes, ca. 1838The Poor Artist's Cupboard, c. 1815The Poor Artist's Cupboard, c. 1815

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Charles Bird King was an American portrait artist, best known for his portrayals of significant Native American leaders and tribesmen. His style incorporated Dutch influences, which can be seen most prominently in his still-life and portrait paintings. Although King's artwork was appreciated by many, it has also been criticized for its inaccurate depictions of Native American culture.

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United States
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Artists
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Artist
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deceased
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Lived 1785 to 1862 · aged 76
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