Archie
Blackowl, Cheyenne, 1911-1992
Painted during the "Studio" Period 1932 –
1937
Descendent of Crow Necklace and Roman Nose.
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His
work is careful and disciplined painting. Applying detail
to costumes and decorations. Salient features are captured.
Ideological content to his art work. Indian relationship to
his dance and ceremony is delicate with deep understanding
of his society.
The image created is
meaningful and the portrayal, he portrays, is the responsibility
of the artist; as a Native American Painter, and being in
the "Studio " phase, he is in the most original
beginning of the famed Native American painters. Powerful
and moving statements. He paints attractive, somewhat flamboyant
renditions of dancers, flute players and Indian heads. Handsome
formal compositions
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