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Analyzing the Portrait of Pocahontas: A Historical and Artistic Exploration

This exercise guides you through a detailed analysis of the portrait of Pocahontas, created by Wm. Sheppard between 1900 and 1920, based on an original from 1616. First, identify the primary source and examine bibliographic details, including the creation date and artist. Next, analyze the composition: consider the type of image, the subject's pose, and body language. Finally, explore the purpose behind the creation of this image, reflecting on the attire and potential messages conveyed. This holistic approach enhances our understanding of historical portraiture.

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Analyzing the Portrait of Pocahontas: A Historical and Artistic Exploration

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  1. Image Analysis Step One: Identify the Primary Source Read the Bibliographic Information. When was this image first created? Who is this person? Step Two: Think about the Composition What kind of a picture is this? Why is this person looking straight ahead? How is she holding her body? Step Three: Find Out the Purpose for Creating the Image Does this person’s dress surprise you? Why do you think this image was made? If this image could “talk”, what would this person say? Portrait of Pocahontas, from painting by Wm. Sheppard. Created/Published: [between 1900 and 1920] Photograph of a painting in the United States Capitol, copied from original William Sheppard, dated 1616, at Barton rectory, Norfolk, England. Detroit Publishing Co. no. M 18753. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.v

  2. I see a _________________________________________. I see these things: _______________________________. I think this is ____________________________________. Man Woman Child Hat Oval Fancy Look carefully at the TOP of this picture. On the BOTTOM, I see______________________. This person may have been a ________________ or a ______________________ in history. In the MIDDLE, I see ______________________________. I am surprised by _________________________________.

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