Paddy-Carr, A Creek Interpreter Framed Engraving

This framed engraving depicts Paddy Carr, a prominent Creek Interpreter, rendered as a lithograph from the landmark 1836 publication "History of the Indian Tribes of North America" by Thomas L. McKenney and James Hall. A significant artifact of 19th-century American ethnography and artistic achievement, this portrait captures an important historical figure with meticulous detail and craftsmanship. The work exemplifies the sophisticated engraving techniques of its era while serving as a valuable document of Native American history. An exceptional addition for collectors of Americana, historical prints, and indigenous cultural heritage.

• Subject: Paddy Carr (also known as Patrick Carr or Artoway), a mixed-heritage Creek man born in Alabama, who became a wealthy landowner and served as a crucial guide and interpreter for the U.S. government during the Creek War of 1836 and later conflicts. He was known for his language proficiency, bravery, and horsemanship.
• Original Artwork: The print is based on a portrait painted by artist Charles Bird King around 1832-1834. The image was then produced as a hand-colored lithograph by various lithographers for the multi-volume book published between 1838 and 1844.
• The Publication: History of the Indian Tribes of North America aimed to preserve the likenesses and biographies of prominent Native American figures who engaged in territorial negotiations with the U.S. government before the Indian Removal Act of 1830.