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It was hard to remember that he was only the wandering leader of an Arab caravan.
It was hard to remember that he was only the wandering leader of an Arab caravan.
It was hard to remember that he was only the wandering leader of an Arab caravan.
(American, 1882 - 1945)

It was hard to remember that he was only the wandering leader of an Arab caravan.

Alternate Title(s)
  • Muhammad the Prophet; The Prophet; The Prophet Mohammed
Oil on canvas
1910
47 × 38 in. (119.4 × 96.5 cm)
SUPP2000.155
Collection of Joel and Suzanne Sugg
Not on view
"I remember," writes Buffalo Bill, "the next day father began trading with the Indians, who were so pleased over the bargins we offered that they sent their friends back to us after they cantered away."
"I remember," writes Buffalo Bill, "the next day father began trading with the Indians, who were so pleased over the bargins we offered that they sent their friends back to us after they cantered away."
N.C. Wyeth
1916
Too tired and weak to guide his horse, he could only hang to his saddle and trust to the beast's instinct to avoid destruction! And to spur--ever to spur--praying that he might reach help before brain and body failed together.
Too tired and weak to guide his horse, he could only hang to his saddle and trust to the beast's instinct to avoid destruction! And to spur--ever to spur--praying that he might reach help before brain and body failed together.
N.C. Wyeth
1912
For three months he worked as an axeman . . . his only companion a dour Scotchman who never spoke.
For three months he worked as an axeman . . . his only companion a dour Scotchman who never spoke.
N.C. Wyeth
1911
The Assyrians had camped on the plains beyond the walls, and the whole city was paralyzed with fear. Only Isaiah was unterrified. In majestic calm he stood and hurled his defiance at the enemy
The Assyrians had camped on the plains beyond the walls, and the whole city was paralyzed with fear. Only Isaiah was unterrified. In majestic calm he stood and hurled his defiance at the enemy
N.C. Wyeth
1929
Title unknown (possibly "Silk," a camel caravan crossing high mountain pass)
Title unknown (possibly "Silk," a camel caravan crossing high mountain pass)
N.C. Wyeth
ca. 1940
"Enter, madame," said the Arab to the mother, and stood aside against the open door to let her pass in
"Enter, madame," said the Arab to the mother, and stood aside against the open door to let her pass in
N.C. Wyeth
1912
I remember how Rowena looked back at us, as the Gowdy buggy went off like the wind, with Buck's arm behind the girl to keep her from jouncing out
I remember how Rowena looked back at us, as the Gowdy buggy went off like the wind, with Buck's arm behind the girl to keep her from jouncing out
N.C. Wyeth
1921
"They're Still Wandering About Here-Men, Oxen, Wagons and All"
"They're Still Wandering About Here-Men, Oxen, Wagons and All"
N.C. Wyeth
1909
He Would Say, "Only Do I Care to Eat the Grub of the White Man."
He Would Say, "Only Do I Care to Eat the Grub of the White Man."
N.C. Wyeth
1905
Arabs on a Brick Wall
Arabs on a Brick Wall
Mead Schaeffer
1927
While the Arab, majestic in all his attitudes, smoked dreamily over his coffee-cup.
While the Arab, majestic in all his attitudes, smoked dreamily over his coffee-cup.
N.C. Wyeth
1912
We just naturally fights like a pair of friends and gentlemen. Bite, kick, and gouge; but no hard feelin's between me and you!
We just naturally fights like a pair of friends and gentlemen. Bite, kick, and gouge; but no hard feelin's between me and you!
N.C. Wyeth
1915 / 1916