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Ray Swanson
Ray Swanson (1937-2004) "Native American" Original Pen & Ink c.1960s

Circa 1960

About the Item

Ray Swanson (1937-2004) "Native American" Original Pen & Ink c.1960s Fine portrait of a Native American Indian by listed Western artist Ray Swanson. Dimensions 6" x 8". The frame measures 12" x 14". Signed lower right. Very good condition. A member of the Cowboy Artists of America and the American Watercolor Society, Ray Swanson was known for his Southwest Native American subject - the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni and Apache Indians. He was especially known for depicting children and smaller animals belonging to these tribes and for the beauty of their traditional costumes. Swanson was raised in rural South Dakota and settled in Carefree, Arizona. He first visited a Navajo Reservation in Arizona in the early 1960s, and from that time, incorporated Indian figures and genre into his subject matter.
  • Creator:
    Ray Swanson (1937 - 2004, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU137826269841
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