A scene on the frontier of the United States: a Native American (left) is shown scalping a dead British soldier. Another British soldier who has already been scalped is shown on the left edge of the design. In the center a second Native American, from whose rifle hangs a sign “Reward for 16 … scalps” and in whose knife initials “G.R.” have been etched, is shown handing a scalp to an obese British soldier (right). The speech balloon above the soldier ‘s head reads: “Bring me the scalps and the King our master will reward you”; from his pocket a strip of paper “Secret service money”. In the background, Native Americans and British soldiers dance around a fire.
- Printmaker: G. L. (Draughtsman of Port de Québec), printmaker.
- Title: A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their worthy allies! [graphic] / L.G.
- Publication: [United States] : [publisher not identified], [ca. 1813]
813.00.00.25+
Acquired August 2021
