Description: A contemporary lithograph in colors on paper titled “Chief of Paradise III” by Southwest artist Earl Biss. Hand signed in pencil on the bottom right with an annotation of 26/45 on the bottom left. Published circa 1980s. A powerful composition depicting four figures on horseback riding into a vast blue sky. Biss found inspiration for his works in tribal legends and histories learned from the elders, and in the sweeping landscapes of the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains. From a private collection. Dimensions: 27.75”h x 42.25”w x 1”d (framed). In very good vintage condition. Earl Biss (1947-1998) was a profound contributor to the explosion of Southwestern Art in the last half of the 20th century, and particularly to the rise of contemporary Native American Art. His compelling portraits of Plains Indian horsemen, his phenomenal grasp of the medium of oil painting, and above all the sheer exuberance of his palette and brushwork earned him a place in the history books of modern art. He was, according to one Southwest critic and collector, ""The greatest colorist of the 20th century."" Biss was a central figure in the ""miracle generation"" of students at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe in the 1960s. He worked in many places in addition to Santa Fe, including San Francisco, California, Red Lodge, Montana, and cities in Colorado such as Aspen, Boulder, and Denver. Biss often painted in bursts of 48 to 72 hours or more, eating little and sometimes working to collapse. He created thousands of paintings and drawings in his lifetime, many of which sold so fast their whereabouts are unknown. His works in the Contemporary Southwestern Art style are now collected worldwide. Checkout our three-floor showroom located at: ~ Le Shoppe Modern ~ 3325 Orchard Lake Rd. Keego Harbor, MI 48320 ~ ~Tue-Sat 12pm-5pm ~ Sun-Mon by Apt. only ~ We ship world-wide and quote through USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, GPX, and with multiple domestic and international freight shipping companies to get you the best price on delivery, and we offer free pick-up for anyone who wants to handle their own delivery. In most cases parcels are shipped out in 1-3 days and delivered in 3-5 days. Freight deliveries can take anywhere from 1-10 weeks depending on location. We have freight shipments delivered to the East Coast every 1-2 weeks, and to the West Coast every 3- 5 weeks. All delivery dates provided by us are estimates, and all freight deliveries are fulfilled by third party companies. The shipping company we book your delivery with will contact you directly to schedule delivery. While damage in transit is rare, if you receive a damaged item, please retain all packing materials and notify us as soon as possible. We would be happy to facilitate an insurance claim to reimburse you for the cost of repair; or to accept a return for a full refund. If you would like to confirm item condition, shipping options, delivery time, view the items in person prior to purchase, or have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to call us. 2135
Price: 1200 USD
Location: Keego Harbor, Michigan
End Time: 2024-10-23T15:29:09.000Z
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