Eastman Johnson's Lake Superior Indians

Eastman Johnson was one of the most celebrated American painters of his time, renowned for his sensitive portraits of country life and influential genre paintings. But hidden from the public eye was a remarkable body of work created early in his career: a series of paintings and drawings of the native Ojibwe people of the Lake Superior region.

In this insightful book, Patricia Condon Johnston uncovers the story behind these little-known works. Delving into the time Johnson spent in western Lake Superior during the 1850s, Johnston explores how the artist, with a close-knit connection to the Ojibwe communities, created intimate and respectful portraits that stand in stark contrast to the period's typical depictions of Native Americans.

"Eastman Johnson's Lake Superior Indians" offers a rare look at a master artist's work, a forgotten chapter in American art history, and a vivid glimpse into the lives of the Ojibwe people on the cusp of a changing world.