Capt. Keith struggles as he is attacked by two Indians one of whom has grabbed his rifle while another Indian stands with his tomahawk raised above the Captain’s head. The Captain’s wife with her child in her arms reaches up towards her husband as she kneels in a row boat. Other Europeans are shown in the background left and on the right, frightened, fleeing, or struggling with a band of Indians.
- Printmaker: Elmes, William, active 1797-1820, printmaker.
- Title: Capt. Keith & family betrayed & made prisoners by the American Indians [graphic] / Elmes.
- Publication: London : Pub. by T. Tegg, Oct. 22, 1808.
Catalog Record & Digital Collection
808.10.22.01
Acquired July 2016