After several trials in the early twentieth century to preserve the original dark-brown patina, this sculpture that stands in front of the MFA Boston was painted green at the artist’s behest to suggest even, natural corrosion. Cyrus Dallin (American, 1861–1944), Appeal to the Great Spirit, 1908, H. 309.9 cm (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, inv. 13.380). See Newman, Richard. 2011. Conservation and Care of Museum Collections. MFA Highlights. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston., 36.