But the life-size piece showed up 30 years later at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia. It is headed back to Boston at a time when 19th-century art depicting Native Americans is under increased scrutiny. Like its inspiration, “Wounded Indian” depicts a vanquished foe considered primitive by the artist's cultural standards. Art of the era reflects nostalgia and myth about growth that came at the expense of suffering by Indigenous people. “I think it would be helpful if we looked at this statue in a more critical way," he said.

Source: ABC News August 15, 2023 19:42 UTC