Algonquin Couple

Algonquin Couple

BM007-2-D27-P004

This watercolor depicts a man and woman identified as Algonquins. The man wears a white blanket over a breechcloth and leggings. His accessories include a painted paddle, earrings, face paint and center-seam moccasins. The woman wears a white blanket over bare breasts, a skirt and leggings. Her accessories include a staff, multiple necklaces, earrings, headband, face paint and moccasins.

unknown

1750-1770

Trois Rivieres, Quebec

watercolor paint on paper

This unique water-based painting was found in a volume that was part of the library of Mr. Malo, a former missionary who died in Trois-Rivieres in the 19th century. It was then collected by Phileas Gagnon in the 19th century. Location surmised by that of Mr. Malo and the nations in the area at that time and place.

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46.34515, -72.5477 (N 46°20′43″ W 72°32′52″)

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watercolor painting

11 x 9 cm in a 46 x 36 cm mat