Who created "Jack-o-pa (The Six)"?

Jack-o-pa (The Six) was created by Charles Bird King in 1827.

What medium is "Jack-o-pa (The Six)"?

Jack-o-pa (The Six) is Painting.

Is "Jack-o-pa (The Six)" in the public domain?

Yes, Jack-o-pa (The Six) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Jack-o-pa (The Six)

Charles Bird King

1827

Medium

Painting

Classification

Painting

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from Bureau of American Ethnology

Accession Number

1985.66.258,359

Tags

ChippewaPortrait male

Art Historical Context

**Jack-o-pa (The Six)** by Charles Bird King (1827) is a compelling portrait from the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection, originally transferred from the Bureau of Ethnology. This oil painting captures Jack-o-pa, a prominentpewa (Ojibwe) leader, showcasing King's skill in rendering the dignified presence of Native American delegates who visited Washington, D.C., during a pivotal era of U.S.-tribal negotiations. Painted amid early 19th-century treaty discussions, the work reflects a government-commissioned effort to document Indigenous leaders before widespread removal policies reshape...

Jack-o-pa (The Six)

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