LU96.1

Painting

1919

Indian Wigwams, by Thomas Savage. Material: textile, glass, wood. Size: 5 1/8" W. x 6 1/2" H. (actual size of painting within matted frame). Description: dark colors in unknown medium showing two Native American wigwams in a dark wooded area, appears to be a moon and lake in background; painting matted within a gold colored wooden frame; signed on front: "T. Savage"

1919 painting by Janesville artist: Thomas Savage who lived on the east side of Lake Elysian near Janesville, Minnesota. The Winnebago Indians often camped along the shores of Lake Elysian and were a common sight during the time of the early county settlers. This painting is privately owned.