By Hilaire Hiler
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1933 black-and-white ink drawing, titled “Pinto,” is an exceptional example of Hilaire Hiler’s (1898–1966) distinctive modernist style. The artwork depicts a Native American rider wearing a feathered headdress, confidently mounted on horseback. Executed in fine ink on vellum, Hiler’s composition combines elegant linework, rhythmic movement, and minimalist form, showcasing his mastery of modernist abstraction and figurative expression.
The drawing is signed by the artist in the lower right corner, confirming authenticity and adding significant collector value. Custom framing options are available to complement this timeless work on paper.
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and raised in Rhode Island, Hilaire Hiler studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and the University of Paris. After years in Paris’s avant-garde art scene (1919–1934), he moved to San Francisco, where he contributed to the WPA’s Aquatic Park...
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1930s American Modern Angelo Savelli Art