![]() In this notebook activity you will analyze a picture of Pochahontas and write about your observations. Pocahontas, who took the Christian name Rebecca, sailed to England with husband John Rolfe in 1616. “The sponsors of the Jamestown colony saw marketing possibilities in this regal, converted, English-speaking princess,” wrote John F. Ross in Smithsonian magazine. “Luring new colonists to Jamestown and finding investors for the venture was a hard sell. What better ‘poster girl’ than Pocahontas? Paste the portrait of Pochahontas on page 28 of your notebook. View this 2 minute video on the life and death of Pocahontas. https://vimeo.com/64170216 | Paste the 4 square chart on page 29 of your notebook, OBSERVATIONS: Study the picture for a few minutes. List and describe exactly what you see, including people, clothing, objects, and writing.
INFERENCES: People make inferences by observing (or reading) a few facts and then using their own knowledge to supply the missing information. Include two of the sentence stems below.
QUESTIONS: What other questions does the picture raise in your mind?
ANSWERS: (You may need to conduct research) Find the answers to those questions? |
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This first image is the original "engraved" portrait of Pocahontas. This is the only surviving portrait made during her lifetime. It was published in 1616 by Simon van de Passe and was one of the illustrations in John Smith's book the "General History of Virginia"
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The second image is a painting of Pocahontas that was made long after Pocahontas's death. ca. 1700's.
It was painted from the original engraving, but contains some subtle changes.
OBSERVATIONS:
WHAT ARE THE subtle differences between the original engraving and the oil painting which was made ?
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After nearly four centuries of mythmaking, could Pocahontas's true appearance be resurrected?
Virginia portrait artist Mary Ellen Howe spent six years researching and producing what may be the most accurate portrait of Pocahontas that can be painted. Howe's painting was created in 1994.
Her starting point was de Passe's 1616 engraving, but unlike the painter of the copy made in the 1700s, she made certain that the colors of her work were appropriate: Pocahontas's beaver hat is white, her hair black, and her skin tone modeled after that of Pamunkey, Mattoponi, and Rappahannock Indians. As she studied the facial structures of modern Virginia Indians, Howe noticed the same overbite, dimpled chin, and high cheekbones that van de Passe saw in Pocahontas.
Virginia portrait artist Mary Ellen Howe spent six years researching and producing what may be the most accurate portrait of Pocahontas that can be painted. Howe's painting was created in 1994.
Her starting point was de Passe's 1616 engraving, but unlike the painter of the copy made in the 1700s, she made certain that the colors of her work were appropriate: Pocahontas's beaver hat is white, her hair black, and her skin tone modeled after that of Pamunkey, Mattoponi, and Rappahannock Indians. As she studied the facial structures of modern Virginia Indians, Howe noticed the same overbite, dimpled chin, and high cheekbones that van de Passe saw in Pocahontas.
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Photography wasn't invented until 1827. This photo was taken during the filming of the "New World". The set designers and costume makers dressed fourteen-year-old actress Q'Orianka Kilcher as Lady Rebecca Rolfe when she visited the Court of King James I. You can see how the costume was also inspired by the original 1616 engraving.
Why do you think the director chose Q'Orianka as the actress to play the part of Pocahontas?
Why do you think the director chose Q'Orianka as the actress to play the part of Pocahontas?