Head of an American Indian
| Title | Head of an American Indian |
|---|---|
| Artist | Henry Kirke Brown American, 1814–1886 |
| Date | Modeled 1848–49, cast 1849 19th century |
| Medium | Bronze on bronze plinth |
| Classification | bronze |
| Origin | United States United States |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Roger and J. Peter McCormick Endowments |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Head of an American Indian” is a work by Henry Kirke Brown American, 1814–1886, dated Modeled 1848–49, cast 1849. It is executed in bronze on bronze plinth and classified as bronze. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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