Jim Carson (Am., b. 1942), "Canoe Camp", 2024, oil on canvas

sight: 32 x 68 in., frame: 40.5 x 76.5 in.

Provenance: The studio of the artist, Saluda, North Carolina

Historical background from the artist:
"The birchbark canoe was the principal means of water transportation for the
early Native Americans. Birchbark was an ideal material for canoe
construction, being smooth, hard, light, resilient and waterproof. Compared
to other trees, the bark of the birch provided a superior construction material,
as its grain wrapped around the tree rather than traveling the length of it,
allowing the bark to be more expertly shaped. The skills required to build
birchbark canoes were passed on through generations of master builders.
The frames were usually of cedar, soaked in water and bent to the shape of
the canoe. The seams were waterproofed with hot spruce or pine resin.
Canoes were often painted with colors, drawings or tribal insignia. The
shape of each canoe differed according to its intended use, as well as the
traditions of the people who made it."

--Jim Carson, March, 2024

Shipping available for this lot through our partner 4CL; please request a shipping quote at shipping@vogtauction.com or 210-971-5750. You may also opt for a shipper of your choice, or pick up items in person at our San Antonio, Texas location. Remember that shipping large or fragile items can get expensive, so please consider that when bidding.