Prompt 3

The two pictures appear to be mirror images of each other. But although they are mirror images, there are many differences among the two such as the the coloring , structural design, and several other aspects. One of the first major differences in the pictures is the focus. In the first painting the first thing that catches my eye is In Hicks version the Native Americans are on the left of the painting and the Colonial Americans on the right. Through this element the Native Americans seem restricted in their movements and almost forced to take part in this treaty. The Colonists are in close contact with them, huddled on one side. In West’s version the Colonial Americans and Native Americans are out in the open. The Native Americans are more dispersed about the land and the colonists don’t appear to be as forceful with the treaty. The colors of the photos are also very distinct in their differences. The first photo has very vivid colors, which makes it appear more realistic. The second photo has more pastel and dim colors that make it appear like an actual painting. In Hick’s picture the first thing to catch my eye is the Indian with his back to us, while in the West’s it is the mother holding her child. In Hick’s interpretation the mother with her child is in the shadows and hard to see as if unimportant.
In the first image the Native Americans also appear inferior to the colonists because of their postures. They seem to all be seated a few standing in the distance in the back. In the second there are some both seated and standing but those standing seem more involved in interacting with one another. To me this shows a higher status.