Original engraving “North America” – Native American chiefs – 19th century

Beautiful 19th-century steel engraving depicting three Native American chiefs in traditional dress: “Chief Pani,” “Mandane,” and “Chief Assiboine,” with a woman in the background and warrior attributes (shields, headdresses, pipes, spears) laid out on the ground. The plate is captioned “AMÉRIQUE DU NORD” (North America) and bears the inscriptions “Philippoteaux del.” and “Waltner sc.”, linking the artist Philippoteaux to the engraver Charles-Albert Waltner, known for his prints based on works by great painters and for his illustrated historical and geographical works.
The sheet has a slight patina and some small foxing consistent with its age, but the colors remain fresh and the image is very decorative; it is highlighted in a simple modern frame, ready to hang.
This print will appeal to lovers of Native American iconography, the peoples of the Plains (Pawnee, Mandan, Assiniboine), and 19th-century ethnographic engravings.
Framed by us to ensure the protection of the engraving and enhance its presentation.
International shipping. Delivery by Colissimo with careful packaging and reinforced protection of the item.
DIMENSIONS: Frame 21x30cm / Engraving 16.5x26cm
DATE: Circa 1859, 19th century
ORIGIN: Paris, France. Plate from Malte-Brun's “Géographie Universelle”