Historic Paddle Illustration: 18th Century - Sauvages de la nation des Micmacks

Here's an 18th Century watercolour painting by an unknown artist depicting a Mi'kmaq couple in their canoe.

 French School, 18th Century

Sauvages de la nation des Micmacks dans leur canot d’écorce de bouleau; au détroit de Canso, entre la N^lle Ecosse en l’isle du Cap-Breton

inscribed as titled in the lower margin

watercolour on paper

9 ¼ x 12 ¾in. (23.4 x 32.4cm.)

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While both paddle blades are submerged in the artwork, the long shaft and tiny grips are visible, as is the reverse handed technique of the paddlers.

Closeup of bow paddler

Closeup of stern paddler