1765346 Colonel Guy Johnson and Karonghyontye (Captain David Hill), 1776 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 202x138 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Johnson (c.1740-88) the British superintendent of Indian affairs was painted in London with his friend the Mohawk chief Karonghyontye also known as David Hill. With his red coat and musket Johnson wears moccasins, wampum belt, Indian blanket, and Mohawk cap signifying his role, while Karonghyontye points to a peace pipe representing harmony and cooperation between Europeans and Indians. Behind them, an Indian family sits beside a British military tent. During the American War of Independence, Johnson remained loyal to the crown. ); American, out of copyright.