This is an original John David Chapman (American, 1951-) oil painting on canvas of Mahchsi-Karehde ("Flying War Eagle") a Mandan Warrior circa 1833. The painting was finished July 2024. Mahchsi-Karehde ("Flying War Eagle") was a member of the Soldier Society of the Mandan tribe and was over six-feet in height and was described by Karl Bodmer as the “tallest Mandan”. Karl Bodmer painted Mahchsi-Karehde and Sih-Chida in 1833 and published the hand-colored aquatint engravings in “Travels in the Interior of North America between 1832-1834” by Prince Maximilian Alexander Philipp Zu Wied-Neuweid. The image shows Mahchsi in his famous pose which Bodmer originally captured at Fort Clark in 1833 facing the opposite direction and standing in a wooded area with an otter bowcase and quiver set and crow at his feet. The piece is signed bottom right and is marked on the back, “Mahchsi Karehde Mandan at Ft. Clark 1833 By John David Chapman Red River Historical Society Loriat Regional Artist Born June 10, 1951 Clarksville, TX Debut One Man Show 1969 First Art Commission Age 12. Painted June 23, thru July 10, 2024 Avery, Texas…” John David Chapman is an American rustic painter born in 1951. His love of painting began after a relative gifted him with a paint-by-number set when he was seven years old. As a youth he quickly developed a style of his own and became a sought-after artist in his hometown of Clarksville, Texas. In 1988 his life took a dark turn that resulted in a 36 year prison sentence. During these 36 years he continued to develop his skills while finding solace painting in the prison shop. Focusing on historical locations, dilapidated barns, and country scenes, John has sold many works through the Red River Historical Society. “What I feel in my heart” Chapman says, “is rustic nostalgia - deteriorating structures in natural landscapes and detailed massive trees, and blue bonnet landscapes.” Now a free man, Chapman lives in Avery, Texas and spends his days enjoying painting “outside of the walls.” In very good, brand new condition, this is the first time this piece has been brought to the public market. Measures overall 36-inches by 24-inches.