The Marriage of Pocahontas

Why it's great

Pocahontas, the daughter of the Powhatan chief, marries the English settler John Rolfe in 1614, a wedding that brought a few years of peace to Virginia. Henry Brueckner painted it in 1855.

🏛️ Part of history

The Pilgrims & Colonial America (1607–1700) — Pocahontas, the daughter of the Powhatan chief, marries the English settler John Rolfe in 1614, a wedding that brought a few years of peace to Virginia.

Where to see it

📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,214 × 801 px · 1.0 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Henry Brueckner

1823–?

Henry Brueckner was a painter who worked in the United States in the 1800s. He painted historical scenes, such as the marriage of Pocahontas, for patrons in the New World.