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Lafayette Indian
May 29th 1865
A Arnold Esq.
N.Y. City
Dr. Sir:
A long residence in the
west has not obliterated the memories of
your kindness and interest in me, in my
earlier aspirations for artistic honors.
Indeed, it is pleasant to recall those
times that are associated with younger
feelings, and inner hopes – as they soften
down the sterner realties of life.
I have occasionally heard through my
brother Thomas that I am still remembered
in your family. I had not seen him
for some years until recently he passed
through Lafayette in a tour to some land
in this state, which is supposed to be an
oil region. May I presume to occupy
your time by a perusal of a few lines
upon the subject of art? I find that your
line and taste for art ,with your ample
prosperity, genially blend. I often feel that
I should have been in an artistic sense, benefited
if I had returned to New York some years
Object Description
| TCHA Identification Number | 1-19(2) |
| Purdue Identification Number | GWb1f19i2 |
| Title | Letter, 1865 May 29, Lafayette, to A. Arnold, New York |
| Creators |
Winter, George, 1810-1876 |
| Contributors | Arnold, A. |
| Description | Handwritten letter From: George Winter, Lafayette, May 29, 1865 To: A. Arnold, New York ALS, 4 p. (one sheet, folded) |
| Description Continued | Recalls their association when he was a student in New York. G.W. has found much scope for his artistic development in Indiana, has developed new subjects rather than following the beaten path, but despite his efforts to educate the public artistically (through annual distributions, accompanied with lectures), they have not been responsive, (little purchasing of art even by the wealthy). There are many subjects he has painted that he would like to develp further, including (some described briefly): "Going to the Grave", "The Internment", "After the Funeral' "The Council at Lake Kee-waw-knay", "The Game of Moccasin", (one of which is owned by J.D. Deprees, Superintendent of Printing in Washington), "The Game of Yeuh-yeuh-chick-chick", western views including scenes of the Wabash. Smiller of New York engraved two of his views of "Big Snake Creek". Currently he is completing a series of watercolor sketches of Indians based on his meetings years ago, which will be accompanied with notes and "traditions" and bound in book form. He had begun this for an English friend who suddenly died and has enough material to make several volumes. Another interesting subject is Bishop Brute's sermon to the Pottawattamis in 1838. Would appreciate a commission from him. |
| Subjects |
Winter, George, 1810-1876--Correspondence Painting Indians of North America |
| Repository | Tippecanoe County Historical Association |
| Rights Statement | Images in the George Winter Collection should not be used without written permission from the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. To obtain reproduction rights and prices, contact the Tippecanoe County Historical Association at info@tippecanoehistory.org |
| Date of Original | 1865-05-29 |
| Extent of Original | 4 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Language | eng |
| Collection | George Winter Collection |
| Date Digitized | 07/25/2006 |
| Type | text |
| Format | JP2 |
| Capture Device | Epson Expression 10000XL Photo Scanner |
| Capture Details | Silverfast 6.4.1 r8c by Lazersoft |
| Resolution | 300 ppi |
| Color Depth | 24 bit |
| Color Management | Monaco EZcolor using an IT8 target |
| URI | ark:/34231/c6736ntk |
Description
| Title | page01 |
| Repository | Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries |
| Rights Statement | Images in the George Winter Collection should not be used without written permission from the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. To obtain reproduction rights and prices, contact the Tippecanoe County Historical Association at info@tippecanoehistory.org |
| Language | eng |
| Collection | George Winter Collection |
| Transcript |
Lafayette Indian May 29th 1865 A Arnold Esq. N.Y. City Dr. Sir: A long residence in the west has not obliterated the memories of your kindness and interest in me, in my earlier aspirations for artistic honors. Indeed, it is pleasant to recall those times that are associated with younger feelings, and inner hopes – as they soften down the sterner realties of life. I have occasionally heard through my brother Thomas that I am still remembered in your family. I had not seen him for some years until recently he passed through Lafayette in a tour to some land in this state, which is supposed to be an oil region. May I presume to occupy your time by a perusal of a few lines upon the subject of art? I find that your line and taste for art ,with your ample prosperity, genially blend. I often feel that I should have been in an artistic sense, benefited if I had returned to New York some years |
| Type | text |
| Format | JP2 |
| Capture Device | Epson Expression 10000XL Photo Scanner |
| Capture Details | Silverfast 6.4.1 r8c by Lazersoft |
| Color Depth | 24 bit |
| Color Management | Monaco EZcolor using an IT8 target |
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