Joseph Knowles

American, 1869 - 1942

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The image shows a portrait of a person standing at a slight angle and facing the left side. The person's head and shoulders are focused on, showing defined facial features such as a strong brow, pronounced nose, and full lips. They have dark hair styled upwards with a feather at the back. The individual wears a garment with textured patterns, a braid over the shoulder, and a cloak or blanket with geometric designs. They also have a belt with a notable buckle. The background is plain, emphasizing the central subject. The portrait is in an etching style with the date "1939" visible.
Joseph Knowles, Sokulk, 1939, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.420

Sokulk

Joseph Knowles · 1939 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.420

The image shows a man standing on a canoe. He is in a dynamic pose, holding a paddle in one hand and holding a rolled paper to his mouth with the other hand. The man has dark, shoulder-length hair, and is wearing a green long-sleeve shirt and dark trousers. The canoe has a detailed design, including an ornamental pattern on the side. In the background, there is a calm body of water with a faint outline of a distant shoreline or hills.
Joseph Knowles, Indian in Canoe, 1920s, color etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.419

Indian in Canoe

Joseph Knowles · 1920s · color etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.419