James Otto Lewis

James Otto Lewis
Born February 3, 1799
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died November 2, 1858 (aged 59)
New York City, New York
Nationality American
Known for Painting
Notable work The Aboriginal Port Folio, 1835-1836
Spouse(s) Sophia Peltier

James Otto Lewis (February 3, 1799 – November 2, 1858) was an American artist who was noted for his portraits of Native Americans and other figures of the American frontier.

Biography

Lewis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., in 1799.[1] He died in New York City, New York, in 1858.[1]

Major works

Based on his drawings and paintings of treaty ceremonies between 1825 and 1828, Lewis published The Aboriginal Port Folio in Philadelphia between 1835 and 1836. Lewis also contributed portraits to the History of the Indian Tribes of North America collection.

Legacy

Lewis' work is held in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Opitz, Editor, Glenn B. (1987). Mantle Fielding's Dictionary of American Painters, Sculptors & Engravers. Poughkeepsie, NY: Apollo Book. p. 539. ISBN 0-938290-04-5.
  2. ↑ "NA-SHE-MUNG-GA, A Miami Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio". Search Collections. Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved 16 January 2013.

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