Morning tears is a painting by John Guthrie which was uploaded on July 24th, 2010.
Morning tears
During the harsh winter of 1838-39 thousands of Cherokee were forced to leave their mountain homes and marched overland to Indian Territory. During... more
by John Guthrie
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Title
Morning tears
Artist
John Guthrie
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
During the harsh winter of 1838-39 thousands of Cherokee were forced to leave their mountain homes and marched overland to Indian Territory. During the forced march across the snow covered land, over four thousand of the Cherokees died. The hardships suffered by the Cherokee people as they were forced to walk what later would be named The Trail of Tears, to a new home in Indian Territory, would be forever remembered. Like the people who took advantage of the Cherokee Removal the Ravens in the foreground of this painting tear apart a scarf that has Cherokee Nation written in embroidery.
The Cherokee Trail of Tears was an incredibly tragic and devastating event in American history. It refers to the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to present-day Oklahoma in the 1830s. The journey covered a distance of approximately 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers), and the conditions that the Cherokee people endured were extremely harsh.
During the Trail of Tears, the Cherokees faced numerous challenges, including bitter cold weather. The forced removal began in the fall of 1838, and the Cherokees were ill-prepared for the harsh winter conditions they encountered along the way. Many were forced to travel on foot, without adequate clothing, shelter, or provisions. As they traversed through the mountains and across rivers, they faced freezing temperatures, snowstorms, and icy conditions.
The bitter cold posed significant risks to the Cherokee people's health and well-being. Many fell ill with respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia and bronchitis, due to exposure to the frigid temperatures. Additionally, the lack of warm clothing and proper shelter exacerbated their suffering. The bitter cold made it difficult for them to find food and water, further intensifying their hardships.
The physical and emotional toll of the bitter cold during the Trail of Tears cannot be overstated. Thousands of Cherokee men, women, and children lost their lives due to exposure, disease, and starvation. The journey was marked by immense suffering, sorrow, and loss for the Cherokee Nation.
It's important to remember and acknowledge the immense hardships endured by the Cherokee people and other Native American tribes during this tragic chapter in history. The Trail of Tears serves as a painful reminder of the injustices and atrocities committed against indigenous peoples in the United States.
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