Battle of Bad Axe | Painting | Wisconsin Historical Society

Painting

Battle of Bad Axe

Battle of Bad Axe | Painting | Wisconsin Historical Society
Painting by Cal Peters depicting the battle of Bad Axe, also known as the Bad Axe massacre, at the Mississippi River on August 2, 1832.
DESCRIPTION
Painting by Cal Peters depicting the battle of Bad Axe, also known as the Bad Axe massacre, at the Mississippi River on August 2, 1832.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:4522
Creation Date:
Creator Name:Peters, Cal N.
City:
County:
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:American Indian classified file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Genre:Painting
Original Format Type:negative, color copy
Original Format Number:(X3)38718
Original Dimensions:5 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Original painting in possession of the Villa Louis Historic Site in Prairie du Chien.
SUBJECTS
Clothing
Women
Landscape
Shorelines
Men
Mississippi River
Battles
Combat
Firearms
Military uniforms
War
Children
Trees
Dresses

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