1857
Wellstood, William, 1819-1900
Engraving
Title: The Battle of the Thames-Death of Tecumesh
One engraving entitled, "The Battle of the Thames-Death of Tecumseh" dated 1857. Depicts the conflict of October 5, 1813. U.S. forces led by General William Henry Harrison battle British forces and Native American warriors led by Tecumseh at Moraviantown. An American solider, astride a white horse, shoots a Native American, presumably Tecumesh. Engraved by William Wellstood after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Original painting in possession of publishers at time of engraving.
GLC08878.0043