Signed Fritz Scholder Monotype - "Carnival H"
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Fritz William Scholder (American - Mission/Luiseno, 1937-2005). "Carnival H" monotype, n.d. Signed and titled in pencil on lower margin. A fascinating monotype on paper titled "Carnival H" by Fritz Scholder. The piece depicts a brawny figure in profile, moving toward the left and wielding a large club-like object. At the upper right is a non-descript creature or object, and at the lower left, a black silhouette of the top of a zoomorphic head with pointy cat-like ears. All is delineated in black and white against a purple background. The work is hand-signed and titled below. Size (image to plate mark): 23.5" L x 17.25" W (59.7 cm x 43.8 cm) Size (sight view with margins): 25.5" L x 19.5" W (64.8 cm x 49.5 cm) Size (frame): 33.25" L x 27.125" W (84.5 cm x 68.9 cm)
Fritz Scholder is best known for creating powerful depictions of Native Americans that depart from stereotypes. Interestingly, although Scholder was enrolled as a member of the Luiseno tribe, he oftentimes claimed that he was not actually Indian. Nevertheless, his art demonstrated a refreshing rejection of sentimental, romantic portrayals of indigenous peoples. In his words, "I have painted the Indian real, not red." He based his imagery on actual historical research. For example, Scholder revealed that his painting of a Native American wrapped in an American flag, an image that has become iconic, was based on "19th-century prison photographs of Indians dressed in surplus flags in lieu of their confiscated tribal regalia." In addition to the meaningful political messages of his art, Scholder's style, with its kinetic brushwork and vibrant colors, have truly set him apart. Various art historians have described Scholder's style as a fusion of Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism. Scholder, however, referred to himself an "American expressionist" who celebrated paint and what it can do. In his words, "Paint drips, it smears. It's not because I'm trying to fool anyone into thinking this is a three-dimensional object on a two-dimensional surface ..."
Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010
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Fritz William Scholder (American - Mission/Luiseno, 1937-2005). "Carnival H" monotype, n.d. Signed and titled in pencil on lower margin. A fascinating monotype on paper titled "Carnival H" by Fritz Scholder. The piece depicts a brawny figure in profile, moving toward the left and wielding a large club-like object. At the upper right is a non-descript creature or object, and at the lower left, a black silhouette of the top of a zoomorphic head with pointy cat-like ears. All is delineated in black and white against a purple background. The work is hand-signed and titled below. Size (image to plate mark): 23.5" L x 17.25" W (59.7 cm x 43.8 cm) Size (sight view with margins): 25.5" L x 19.5" W (64.8 cm x 49.5 cm) Size (frame): 33.25" L x 27.125" W (84.5 cm x 68.9 cm)
Fritz Scholder is best known for creating powerful depictions of Native Americans that depart from stereotypes. Interestingly, although Scholder was enrolled as a member of the Luiseno tribe, he oftentimes claimed that he was not actually Indian. Nevertheless, his art demonstrated a refreshing rejection of sentimental, romantic portrayals of indigenous peoples. In his words, "I have painted the Indian real, not red." He based his imagery on actual historical research. For example, Scholder revealed that his painting of a Native American wrapped in an American flag, an image that has become iconic, was based on "19th-century prison photographs of Indians dressed in surplus flags in lieu of their confiscated tribal regalia." In addition to the meaningful political messages of his art, Scholder's style, with its kinetic brushwork and vibrant colors, have truly set him apart. Various art historians have described Scholder's style as a fusion of Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism. Scholder, however, referred to himself an "American expressionist" who celebrated paint and what it can do. In his words, "Paint drips, it smears. It's not because I'm trying to fool anyone into thinking this is a three-dimensional object on a two-dimensional surface ..."
Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#174747
Condition
Signed and titled in pencil on lower margin. Blind stamp at lower center of margin. Lithograph is mounted in a custom frame and triple matte under glass. Artwork has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in very good condition save slight waviness at lower margin. Some scuffs/nicks to the frame as shown. Fit with suspension wire. Altermann Galleries label on verso.
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Signed Fritz Scholder Monotype - "Carnival H"
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