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Hilaire Hiler
1930s Modernist Print by Hilaire Hiler: Indian with Bow in Fox Costume Artwork

1934

$2,450
£1,833.79
€2,118.96
CA$3,397.33
A$3,805.45
CHF 1,978.41
MX$46,989.65
NOK 25,203.40
SEK 23,825.89
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This vintage 1934 color serigraph (silkscreen print) by Hilaire Hiler (1898-1966) depicts a Native American figure dressed in a fox costume and holding a bow, showcasing a stylized feather headdress and bold black, red, and white color contrasts. Created during the WPA era, this modernist print reflects Hiler's semi-abstract approach to Native American themes. The print is pencil signed by the artist in the lower right margin and titled on the verso. About the Artist, Hilaire Hiler: Hilaire Hiler was an influential New Mexico artist known for his modernist style and exploration of Native American subjects. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Hiler studied at prestigious art institutions such as the University of Paris and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts before moving to Paris in 1919. Hiler was active in the European avant-garde scene, supporting himself as a jazz musician. In 1934, he returned to America, where he was commissioned by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to create murals for the Aquatic Park Bath House in San Francisco. He continued working in a semi-abstract style, focusing on Native American themes and integrating color theory into his later works. In the 1940s, Hiler founded Fremont College in Los Angeles and developed a movement called "Structuralism", emphasizing the scientific analysis of color-form. Exhibitions & Awards: Hiler exhibited widely, including at the Salon des Independents in Paris, the Museum of New Mexico, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. His works are held in collections such as the Musée du Luxembourg, LACMA, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. This striking 1934 color serigraph by Hilaire Hiler is a rare example of modernist Native American art, offering a glimpse into Hiler's unique interpretation of Native American culture through abstract and stylized forms.
  • Creator:
    Hilaire Hiler (1898-1966, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1934
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    very good vintage condition. Frame and archival glass/materials have recently been added.
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DCG-252311stDibs: LU2737667922

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