Red Cloud was the first and only Western Indian chief to have won a protracted war with the United States. He led a two year campaign for the Powder River, during which he orchestrated the Sioux triumph known as the Fetterman Massacre.  Ultimately, the U.S. abandoned Forts Reno, Phil Kearny and C.F. Smith, which were then burned to the ground. Later, on trips to Washington, D.C. and New York, Red Cloud recognized the vastness of the U.S. and its resources, and was among the first to negotiate peace with the U.S. and report to one of the reservations, which became known as the Red Cloud Agency.

Original graphite rendering. Myrtlewood plates, Maple Burl clocks and gift boxes feature laser engravings of the artwork, and make excellent gifts for all occasions.  To view examples  of   these   items,    please   visit  the "Products" Gallery of  this website.  Additional product lines, such as T-Shirts, Sweat Suits, Mugs, Calendars and more are available through my CafePress storefront.   Please contact me for more details or visit my CafePress storefront.  

This portrait of "Red Cloud" is now available on FineArtAmerica as Quality Giclee Prints of various sizes on Archival Matte Paper or Canvas, and as fully customizable 5" x 7" Folding Greeting Cards. Other options available include Matting, Framing, and Stretching of Canvas if necessary.  This link will take you to my Profile Page, where you can preview this image, as well as all of the others that I've uploaded thus far.

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