A Native
American Story
The Art and Artists of the Early 1800s
With the loss of more than 250 portraits of tribal leaders in the 1865 Smithsonian fire, the author scoured the globe to collect images of the lost paintings from these and other artists. This 224-page book represents a thoughtfully curated collection of 405 works of art depicting native people from 68 confederacies, nations, tribes and bands, sourced from a total of 83 museums, galleries and portfolios in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Continental Europe, and Scandinavia.
Author Dr. Bob Hough
DR. BOB HOUGH IS A RENOWNED educator, author, and industry leader in the fields of animal agriculture and genetics. A graduate of Penn State University, he completed post-graduate work at the University of Connecticut and earned his Ph.D. at Virginia Tech. Hough is considered the leading historian in the cattle industry, and it is through his pursuit of knowledge on the history of animal agriculture that he has developed a desire to learn more about the history of Native Americans, as the two subjects are so interrelated. Hough’s legacy is evident in his writings, presentations and his leadership roles in various trade organizations. His written works include: The History of Red Angus; Breeds of Cattle; Simmental’s American Journey; Shorthorn and the American Cattle Industry; The History of Aberdeen-Angus in the U.S., UK and Worldwide; and Fort Keogh:100 Years of Research. He has written articles for over 50 different publications including magazines in Norway, New Zealand, Brazil, Sweden and Canada. For his books and frequent presentations—and for the joy of collecting art—Hough has amassed an estimated 30,000 historical electronic images, as well as a collection of physical works of art. His desire to share more of this collection was the impetus behind writing this book on Native American art.
About the author, A Native American Story
The Art and Artists of the Early 1800s
