Metis Collection

Metisse de Martinique - Mixed-race woman of Martinique, 1865. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from
FLO4686696 Metisse de Martinique - Mixed-race woman of Martinique, 1865. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Bird from the crossing between pheasant and partridge, found a Holt Park, Farnham, Surrey - Mule bird
FLO4714919 Bird from the crossing between pheasant and partridge, found a Holt Park, Farnham, Surrey - Mule bird, thought to be a pheasant/partridge hybrid found at Holt Park, Farnham

Costume of the noble ladies married to whites or mulattos of Ndor (Saint-Louis), Senegal
FLO4619945 Costume of the noble ladies married to whites or mulattos of Ndor (Saint-Louis), Senegal. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Haiti, Port au Prince: Portrait of a young creole with a lace bodice, 1900
LUX4712729 Haiti, Port au Prince: Portrait of a young creole with a lace bodice, 1900; (add.info.: Haiti, Port au Prince: Portrait of a young creole with a lace bodice, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

White admiral, gold-spotted sylph and pathfinder butterflies
White admiral butterfly, Limenitis camilla 1, 2, gold-spotted sylph, Metisella metis 3, 4, and common pathfinder, Catuna crithea 5, 6. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

The Trial of Louis Riel, Regina, Canada
The Courtroom Trial of Louis Riel in Regina, North-Western Territory, Canada. He was on trial for his leadership of the North-West Rebellion of Spring 1885, in which the Metis people

L Assiette au Beurre, number 404, Satirical in Colours, 1908_12_26
ICA4909628 L Assiette au Beurre, number 404, Satirical in Colours, 1908_12_26 by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); (add.info.: Caracas - Black - Illustration by Leal de Camara (1877-1948)

Joseph Boulogne (1748-99) (engraving)
XEE4162475 Joseph Boulogne (1748-99) (engraving) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Joseph Boulogne (1748-1799)

La casa de la Merced (now Mercy Street) in Saint Augustine
LSE4329049 La casa de la Merced (now Mercy Street) in Saint Augustine, the oldest city in the United States (United States), founded by the Spaniards in 1565; main street of the city

Jean Pierre Boyer (1776-1850) Haitian politician - engraving after Maurin
XEE4159529 Jean Pierre Boyer (1776-1850) Haitian politician - engraving after Maurin - by Maurin, Antoine (1793-1860) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The march of Cartagena (Colombia), in the suburbs of the city
LSE4329232 The march of Cartagena (Colombia), in the suburbs of the city, frequented mainly by blacks, metis and Indians. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to New Granada, by Dr

A Metis and an Indian give birth to a cauillote - engraving, 1764
LSE4078908 A Metis and an Indian give birth to a cauillote - engraving, 1764 by Unknown artist, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

North West Mounted Police at Fort Calgary in 1876 (b / w photo)
PNP352505 North West Mounted Police at Fort Calgary in 1876 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Louis Riel, Canadian politician and leader of the Metis people of the Canadian prairies (engraving)
977763 Louis Riel, Canadian politician and leader of the Metis people of the Canadian prairies (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Riel (1844-1885)

Couple a woman with an Indian in front of a sugar plantation in the West Indies
JLJ4661756 Couple a woman with an Indian in front of a sugar plantation in the West Indies. Anonymous painting, 18th century

Les Derniers Des Bois-Brules (engraving)
2789133 Les Derniers Des Bois-Brules (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Derniers Des Bois-Brules. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 23 August 1885)

A Spanish and an Indian give birth to a Metis - engraving, 1764
LSE4078903 A Spanish and an Indian give birth to a Metis - engraving, 1764 by Unknown artist, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A Spanish and a Moorish give birth to an alvin - engraving, 1764
LSE4078901 A Spanish and a Moorish give birth to an alvin - engraving, 1764 by Unknown artist, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Louis Riel (b / w photo)
PNP330688 Louis Riel (b/w photo) by Canadian Photographer (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riel (1844-85) was a Canadian politician; he led the Red River Rebellion of 1869

A mulatto and a Spanish give birth to a Moorish - engraving, 1764
LSE4078905 A mulatto and a Spanish give birth to a Moorish - engraving, 1764 by Unknown artist, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Portrait of Alexandre Sabes (1770-1818), dit Petion - the first President of the Republic
XEE4159532 Portrait of Alexandre Sabes (1770-1818), dit Petion - the first President of the Republic of Haiti by Unknown Artist

Wedding between a black and a creole. 19th century engraving
JLJ4661792 Wedding between a black and a creole. 19th century engraving. La Rochelle, Musee Du Nouveau Monde by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee du Nouveau Monde, La Rochelle

Antique Map of the North-West Rebellion in Saskatchewan, Canada - 19th Century
Vintage map of the North-West Rebellion under the leadership of Louis Riel in the North-West Territories (now the province of Saskatchewan), Canada. This is the Metis conflict area

Metis Albert Frisch German 1840 1918 Brazil 1867
Metis; Albert Frisch (German, 1840 - 1918); Brazil; about 1867; Albumen silver print

Canadian Inuksuk Monument Utah Beach Museum
It is estimated that about 3, 000 Native Canadians (Inuit, Metis and others) fought in WW2 of whom some 200 died. The Memorial, built by Inuk Elder Peter Irniq was unveiled on 30 October 2005

A French Metis, Canada, 19th century. Artist: Sellier
A French Metis, Canada, 19th century. A Metis is a person born to parents who belong to different groups defined by visible physical differences, regarded as racial

Stele about priestess Takerseb. 332-30 BC. Limestone. Egypt
Stele about priestess Takerseb making offerings to the Gods (from right to left) Osiris, Min, Horus, Anubis, Isis and Metis. Ptolemaic Period. 332-30 BC. Limestone. Detail. Egypt

Jupiter seen from one of its innermost moons, tiny Metis

Source Size = 3965 x 2667
Wreck of the Thames Steamboat metis, at Woolwich, Uk, 1867

CANADA: METIS HUNTER, 1874. A Canadian Metis (half French-Canadian, half Cree) hunter. Engraving, English, 1874

CANADA: RIVER CROSSING. A group of Canadian Metis (half French-Canadian, half Cree), crossing a river in North America. Engraving, English, 1874

CANADA: RED RIVER CART. French-Native American Metis driving a Red River cart, c1810, made entirely of wood with buffalo-skin tires. Illustration by C.W. Jefferys

LOUIS RIEL (1844-1885). Canadian insurgent leader. Photographed c1885

GABRIEL DUMONT (1837-1906). Canadian insurgent leader

POURIER AND GARNETT. Left: Baptiste Big Bat Pourier (1843-1928), American frontier scout, guide and Native American interpreter

HUDSONs BAY COMPANY TRADERS. A family of half-Canadian half-Native American fur traders make their way to a trading post of the Hudsons Bay Company. Wood engraving, 1879

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Wounded men carried from a fight with insurgents at Fish Creek during the Riel Rebellion in Canada, 1885. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Metis: A Tapestry of Cultural Fusion and Resilience" Step into the captivating world of Metis, where history intertwines with diversity and strength. From the historic Trial of Louis Riel in Regina, Canada to the enchanting flutter of White Admiral, Gold-Spotted Sylph, and Pathfinder butterflies, this culture is a vibrant mosaic. Travel across continents to witness the Canadian Inuksuk Monument at Utah Beach Museum in awe-inspiring tribute. Marvel at the image of a torch-bearing mixed-race man or mestizo illuminating Lima's streets, casting light on unity amidst diversity. Delve into satirical art as L'Assiette au Beurre portrays Metis narratives through its thought-provoking illustrations. Witness Rafael Padilla dit Chocolat gracefully dancing in a Parisian bar, embodying resilience against societal barriers. Discover Joseph Boulogne (1748-99), Chevalier de Saint-Georges - an extraordinary figure whose talent transcended racial boundaries. Through vivid lithographs and engravings like "Monsieur de St. George, " his legacy shines bright as he challenges stereotypes through his music and fencing prowess. Uncover hidden stories within La Casa de la Merced (now Mercy Street) in Saint Augustine - a testament to Metis presence throughout history. Gaze upon Jean Pierre Boyer (1776-1850), an influential Haitian politician who left an indelible mark on society. In every corner of the globe, Metis individuals have woven their rich heritage into societies worldwide – embracing their diverse roots while forging new paths forward. Their story is one that celebrates cultural fusion and inspires us all to embrace our own unique identities with pride and resilience.