Red Jacket
1828 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
An oil portrait of Sagoyewatha, known as Red Jacket, the Seneca orator and chief, depicted wearing his signature peace medal. The work is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
Did you know?
Red Jacket, or Sagoyewatha, was a famous Seneca orator who earned his English name from the vibrant red coat he wore during the American Revolution. He was a fierce diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating with the young United States government, often defending his people's land rights with remarkable eloquence. The medal he wears in this portrait was presented to him by George Washington in 1792 as a symbol of peace and friendship.
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Red Jacket
A. Haddock, 1828
