Allan Houser (Native American, 1914-1994)
Navajo Sunset, 1978
Bronze on wooden plinth ed. 2 of 20
12.25 x 13 x 11.25 (in)
Incised Allan Houser, back

Dimensions reflect the entire sculpture. Wooden plinth measures 1 (in) tall.

Houser’s parents, Sam and Blossom Haozous, belonged to the Chiricahua Apache tribe — hunter-gatherers, who roamed from northern Mexico to New Mexico. Sam’s father was first cousin to the legendary Apache leader Geronimo, and a member of the Warm Springs Apaches. In 1934 he saw a notice at the Indian Office in Anadarko, Oklahoma, inviting applicants to join the Painting School at the Santa Fe Indian School. This was the so-called Studio School established by Dorothy Dunn. Much to his father’s chagrin, Houser applied and was accepted. In 1937, Allan had his first solo exhibition (19 watercolor paintings) at the Museum of New Mexico. Within two years of graduating from the Indian School, he had already shown his work at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Golden Gate International Exposition, and the New York World’s Fair. In addition, he received a commission to paint full-size murals in the Department of the Interior’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. In 1992, he became the first Native American awarded the National Medal of Arts. Throughout his widely acclaimed career, Allan Houser-Haozous continually challenged himself. He became a leader in the evolution and definition of contemporary art. Houser's work continues to influence that of both Native and non-Native, modern artists.

Dimensions:
Height - Approx. 12"
Width - Approx. 16"
Depth - Approx. 8"
Weight - Approx. 15 lbs

Condition:
Very Good. The bronze exhibits a consistent, aged patina with no apparent losses or major damage. The wood base is in excellent condition with minor surface wear consistent with age, but no chips or cracks.

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