A striking 1967 stonecut engraving by legendary Inuit artist Pitseolak Ashoona (1904-1983), depicting traditional walrus butchering on the ice floe in bold black lines and rich navy blue.
DETAILS:
"• Medium: Stonecut engraving
"• Paper: Handmade with deckle edge, embossed with Cape Dorset printer's blindstamp
"• Date: 1967
"• Edition: 36/50
"• Signed with artist's red syllabic signature
"• Image: 17" H x 24" W
"• Framed: 22.25" H x 29.75" W x 0.8" D
"• Light wood frame with white archival mat and museum glass

CONDITION: Excellent. Strong, vibrant colors with no fading. Professional new framing.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Pitseolak Ashoona is one of the most celebrated Canadian Inuit artists, elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (1974) and named to the Order of Canada (1977). Her work is held in the National Gallery of Canada, National Museum of the American Indian, and major collections worldwide.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some foxing visible in photos. Otherwise excellent condition and framing new.

Dimensions:
Height: 22.25 in.
Width: 29.75 in.
Depth: 0.8 in.

Category: Posters
Origin: Canada
Materials: Paper, Printmaking Materials, Wood

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Some foxing visible in photos. Otherwise excellent condition and framing new.