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Frank Howell
"Conception" - Portrait of a Native American on a Vision Quest

1991

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"Conception" - Portrait of a Native American on a Vision Quest Large scale and fine detailed work by the artist. Detailed and evocative depiction of a Native American elder by Frank Howell (American, 1937-1997). Simultaneously minimalist and detailed, this screen print, of the original painting, depicts an older Native American man with flowing white hair and painted white face mask. The background is a warm white with whisps of lace and hair flowing throughout. The subject is wearing a robe that blends in with the background, making the hair and skin stand out. Titled, signed, numbered, and dated along bottom edge (76/225 "Conception" Frank Howell 1991) Framing instruction on verso. Presented in a painted off white wood frame with a linen liner and gold filet. Frame size: 56.75"H x 42.75"W x 1.5"D image size: 44"H x 30"W Frank Howell (American, 1937-1997) was born in Sioux City Iowa and raised in a small home overlooking the Missouri River. The oldest of three children, Howell spent his childhood in Iowa and Texas. As an ex-marine at eighteen, he enrolled in the University of Northern Iowa where he studied ceramics, jewelry making and writing. Howell then taught college and high school art classes for 11 years in Iowa. In the late 1960s, he moved to Colorado and opened Breckenridge Galleries. After living briefly in Taos and Colorado, he opened the Howell Gallery in Santa Fe. He has had over 30 one man shows including a display of lithographs at the Museum of Modern Art in Guadalajara, Mexico.
  • Creator:
    Frank Howell (1937 - 1997, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1991
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56.75 in (144.15 cm)Width: 42.75 in (108.59 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Screen print is very good condition, lined is also very good, frame is also very good with slight wear.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RJA8285**1stDibs: LU54211333482

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