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A Friendly Game At Rendezvous 1832 - Trappers And Indians By Howard Terpning

By Howard Terpning

A Friendly Game at Rendezvous by Howard Terpning.

"Great gatherings of trappers and Indians could go on for three or more weeks, during which they would exchange hides for trade goods to carry them through the winter,” explains Howard Terpning.

“This rendezvous takes place at Pierre’s Hole (now known as the Teton Basin), which is identified by the hills in the background. Much of the men’s leisure time was spent playing in games of all sorts, with cards being one of their most popular pastimes. Showing both the gaming participants and their spectators enabled me to do studies of an assortment of characters. Although some of the natives may not have understood the game itself, they were undoubtedly drawn in by its excitement.” ~ Howard Terpning

A Friendly Game at Rendezvous 1832 - Trappers and Indians by Howard Terpning was published in January of 2005 as a signed and numbered limited edition giclee canvas with a large 45 wide x 40 tall image size priced for sale at $1,950 unframed. LOW INVENTORY!

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At the time of the arrival of the Europeans to the region in the 1820's, the area was inhabited by the Shoshone and various related tribes. The lushness of the Teton Basin provided prime area for the fur trade, attracting many other tribes to region, including the Nez Perce, Flathead and the Gros Ventre. At the time, the basin was part of the disputed Oregon Country. The resulting friction between the trading groups led to recurring skirmishes in the basin. In 1832, a trade rendezvous gone awry resulted in the Battle of Pierre's Hole between the Gros Ventre and a party of American trappers, led by William Sublette and aided by their Nez Perce and Flathead allies. In the brief but bloody battle at least twenty-six Gros Ventres were killed, including women and children, and perhaps a dozen whites and Flatheads. Sublette received severe injuries and returned east to the United States for medical care.

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