Champlain’s Attack on Indian Fort in Western N.Y.
American, after the engraving by John E. Gavit, 1870
In a nice period gilt frame, 8 x 8 ½ inches

A 19th-century American print illustrating Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635) leading an attack on a Native American fort located in western New York. The scene is inspired by the original illustration found in Champlain’s book Voyages et decouvertes faites en la Nouvelle-France, published in 1619. The image captures the intense battle between Champlain’s forces and the Indigenous people defending their fortress. Champlain, a significant figure in early North American exploration, is depicted in the midst of the conflict, showcasing the historical clash between European colonizers and the Native inhabitants of the land.

This example probably from 1870 edition of The Documentary History of the State of New-York.

$225