Oil on canvas portrait depicting Azayamankawin or "Old Betz," a Dakota woman from St. Paul who was a local celebrity and whose photograph became widespread in carte-de-visite prints. She is depicted gazing forward at the viewer with a serious expression, her blue-gray garment blending into the background. Signed A.F. and dated 1873 along the lower right..

Provenance: Collection of the James J. Hill Reference Library.

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Unframed; Height: 16 in x width: 14 in. Framed; Height: 26 in x width: 24 in. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.