Letter, 1865 May 29, Lafayette, to A. Arnold, New York

Description:	Handwritten letter From: George Winter, Lafayette, May 29, 1865To: A. Arnold, New YorkALS, 4 p. (one sheet, folded) Recalls their association when he was a student in New York. G.W. has found much scope for his artistic development in Indiana, has developed new subjects rather than following the beaten path, but despite his efforts to educate the public artistically (through annual distributions, accompanied with lectures), they have not been responsive, (little purchasing of art even by the wealthy). There are many subjects he has painted that he would like to develp further, including (some described briefly): Going to the Grave, The Internment, After the Funeral The Council at Lake Kee-waw-knay, The Game of Moccasin, (oneof which is owned by J.D. Deprees, Superintendent of Printing in Washington), The Game of Yeuh-yeuh-chick-chick, western views including scenes of the Wabash. Smiller of New York engraved two of his views of Big Snake Creek. Currently he is completing a series of watercolor sketches of Indians based on his meetings years ago, which will be accompanied with notes and traditions and bound in book form. He had begun this for an English friend who suddenly died and has enough material to make several volumes . Another interesting subject is Bishop Brutes sermon to the Pottawattamis in 1838. Would appreciate a commission from him.
Origin:	1865-05-29
Created By:	Winter, George, 1810-1876;
Contributor(s):	Arnold, A.
Publisher:	Tippecanoe County Historical Association
Source:	http://earchives.lib.purdue.edu/cdm/ref/collection/gwinter/id/676
Collection:	George Winter
Copyright:	Images in the George Winter Collection should not be used without written permission from the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. To obtain reproduction rights and prices, contact the Tippecanoe County Historical Association at info@tippecanoehistory.org
Subjects:	Winter, George, 1810-1876--Correspondence Painting Indians of North America

Further information on this record can be found at its source.