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James Otto Lewis

James Otto Lewis

Artist

WA-00046986

Painting

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None documented

0

Institutional Exhibitions

80

Works in Collection

82

Assets Indexed

6

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0

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60%

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WikidataQ6140699

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1 cross-verified · 5 single-source

Is PublishedManual· 100%✓
Birth yearWikidata· 92%
Death yearWikidata· 92%
NationalityWikidata· 92%
Primary mediumWikidata· 92%
BiographyWikipedia· 88%

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Smithsonian
Tier 1 · Institutional85%

About

Why this artist matters now

James Otto Lewis was an American engraver and painter who was noted for his portraits of Native American leaders and other figures of the American frontier. Lewis began his engraving career in Philadelphia about 1815.

Source: Smithsonian Institution · Trust score: 85% · Updated 1mo ago

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Smithsonian American Art MuseumWashington, D.C.

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Artworks (80)

BREWETT; A Celebrated Chief Miami Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

BREWETT; A Celebrated Chief Miami Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

PACHE-E-PO; A Pottowattomie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

PACHE-E-PO; A Pottowattomie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

PE-A-JICK; A Chippewa Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

PE-A-JICK; A Chippewa Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

CHA-CO-TO, A Pottowattomie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

CHA-CO-TO, A Pottowattomie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

TOO-SHA-NA-GAN-KA or The Little Otter; A Winnebago Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

TOO-SHA-NA-GAN-KA or The Little Otter; A Winnebago Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

PE-SCHICK-EE; A Celebrated Chippeway Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

PE-SCHICK-EE; A Celebrated Chippeway Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

MAC-CUT-I-MISH-E-CA-CU-CAC or Black Hawk; A Celebrated Sac Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

MAC-CUT-I-MISH-E-CA-CU-CAC or Black Hawk; A Celebrated Sac Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

CAW-TAA-WAA-BE-TA or the Snagle'd Tooth; A Chippewa Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

CAW-TAA-WAA-BE-TA or the Snagle'd Tooth; A Chippewa Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

CHAT-O-MIS-SEE; Pottowattomie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

CHAT-O-MIS-SEE; Pottowattomie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

A Winnebago Woman; Wife of O'-CHECK-KA or Four Legs, from the Aboriginal Portfolio

A Winnebago Woman; Wife of O'-CHECK-KA or Four Legs, from the Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

CAN-NO-SA-QUA; A Pottowattomie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

CAN-NO-SA-QUA; A Pottowattomie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

PE-CHE-CO; A Pottowattomie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

PE-CHE-CO; A Pottowattomie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

SUN-A-GET or Hard Times; A Pottawatomie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

SUN-A-GET or Hard Times; A Pottawatomie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

O'-CHECK-KA or Four Legs; Head Chief of the Winnebagoes of Winnebago Lake Michigan, from the Aboriginal Portfolio

O'-CHECK-KA or Four Legs; Head Chief of the Winnebagoes of Winnebago Lake Michigan, from the Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

KITCH-EE-I-AA-BA or the Big Buck; A Chippewa Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

KITCH-EE-I-AA-BA or the Big Buck; A Chippewa Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

The Aboriginal Portfolio

The Aboriginal Portfolio

Smithsonian American Art Museum

WA-KAUN or the Snake; A Winnebago Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

WA-KAUN or the Snake; A Winnebago Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

SHING-GAA-BA-W'OSIN or the Figure's Stone; Chippewa Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

SHING-GAA-BA-W'OSIN or the Figure's Stone; Chippewa Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

MA-CHE-KA-KAT or the Bad Hawk; A Monomonie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

MA-CHE-KA-KAT or the Bad Hawk; A Monomonie Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

A Sioux Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

A Sioux Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

AT-TE-CONSE or the Young Rein Deer; A Chippeway Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

AT-TE-CONSE or the Young Rein Deer; A Chippeway Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

WA-EM-BOESH-KAA; A Chippeway Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

WA-EM-BOESH-KAA; A Chippeway Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

A Chippeway Woman and Child, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

A Chippeway Woman and Child, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

KER-O-MENEE; A Celebrated Winnebago Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

KER-O-MENEE; A Celebrated Winnebago Chief, from The Aboriginal Portfolio

1835 · hand-colored lithograph on paper

sheet: 18 x 11 1/2 in. (45.7 x 29.2 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

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Smithsonian American Art Museum

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Smithsonian American Art Museum

Washington, D.C., United States

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