Montana's Capitol Paintings House Antechamber

The Surrender of Chief Joseph

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by Edgar S. Paxson

Surrender of Chief Joseph of Nez Perce to General Miles after 2000 mile successful retreat from Big Hole, Idaho where his Indians had defeated the soldiers of General Gibbons. Seventy out of 182 soldiers were killed.

The Surrender of Chief Joseph

Don Beatty Photo 1999

Painted in 1912, this oil on canvas painting measures 81" x 47".

After the Whiteman's Book | The Border Land
Lewis and Clark at Three Forks | Lewis at Black Eagle Falls
Pierre de la Verendrye | The Surrender of Chief Joseph

Reference: Historic Structure Report - Montana State Capitol Building, prepared for State of Montana Architectural/Engineering Office by James R. McDonald, Architect; November, 1981.

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