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This rare hand colored image, titled Indien de l'Amérique du Nord, depicts a Native American man dressed in traditional regalia, complete with a feathered headdress, ceremonial clothing, and a tomahawk in hand.
The indigenous man in the image appears to be wearing traditional clothing associated with Plains Indian tribes, particularly those from the central and northern Plains, such as the Lakota (Sioux), Cheyenne, or Arapaho. The detailed attire, including the feathered headdress, colorful face paint, and the tomahawk he is holding, are indicative of Plains culture.
The image is a finely colored steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' "Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes" (Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern), published in Paris.
The figure is adorned with various ornaments, including beads and metal bands, emphasizing the cultural significance of the attire. The man stands confidently, wrapped in a blanket with vibrant stripes, gazing forward in a dignified pose. The background is left plain, focusing attention on the figure and his detailed costume.
The print is based on the work of Castaing (as noted by "d'après Castaing"), a French artist who illustrated Native Americans and their customs during the 18th century. The print itself originates from a work held by the Bibliothèque Nationale in France, dated 1780, as stated in the caption.
The print was produced by the printer Eudes, located at Rue de l'Hôtel Colbert in Paris, and is associated with the "Bureaux des modes et costumes historiques" (Offices of Fashion and Historical Costumes).
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