Indian Warrior

Alexander Phimister Proctor

1898; cast 1913-by 1917 · Bronze · The American Wing

Proctor was among the preeminent chroniclers of the American West, known for his sculptural depictions of wildlife and Native peoples. While this bonneted warrior astride a sinewy steed was based on portrait studies of Blackfoot men he met in Montana in 1895, the group also recalls ancient equestrian sculptures, making it a composite of Indigenous and classicizing references. Indian Warrior exemplifies one mode of Euro-American representation of Native peoples—a resolute warrior and noble successor to great ages past.

Artist

Alexander Phimister Proctor

Date

1898; cast 1913-by 1917

Medium

Bronze

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of Phimister Proctor Church and Sally Church, in honor of Thayer Tolles, 2020