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The Sign of Peace
Artist
Farny, Henry Francois
(1847 - 1916)
Date1908
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensionscanvas: 40 1/4 × 22 1/4 in. (102.2 × 56.5 cm)
frame: 45 1/2 × 27 1/2 in. (115.6 × 69.9 cm)
frame: 45 1/2 × 27 1/2 in. (115.6 × 69.9 cm)
ClassificationsART, 2-DIMENSIONAL
Credit LineBequest of Clara S. Peck
Object number83.46.21 F
DescriptionVertical rectangular image, showing Native American warrior, riding a pinto ahead of party with raised, open, proper right palm over head as sign of peace; wearing fur hat and shield strapped to these principle figures dominate two thirds of canvas; in middle ground can be seen line of remaining eleven warriors; background shows great sky filled with clouds, filling up about half of canvas; plains and mesas suggested.Collections
- Art of the American West
Not on view