Description
A compelling original mixed media work by listed American artist R. Scott (1936-2016), depicting a powerful Native American figure rendered in expressive watercolor and ink on paper. This work reflects the artist's distinctive figurative style, combining fluid gestural linework with layered washes and finely observed detail.
The composition captures a strong sense of presence and cultural expression, with careful attention to form, texture, and tonal variation. The artist's use of mixed media creates subtle depth throughout the surface, where watercolor transparency and ink definition interact to produce a richly dimensional effect.
Executed on paper and presented in a substantial framed presentation, the work carries strong visual weight and is suitable as a focal point in curated interiors, fine art collections, or Southwestern-inspired spaces.
R. Scott was an American artist trained at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and later associated with the Western and Southwestern art tradition. His work spans illustration, wildlife, and Native-inspired figurative subjects, and has been collected for its expressive storytelling and distinctive visual language.
Artwork Details:
* Artist: R. Scott (signed)
* Medium: Mixed media (watercolor and ink on paper)
* Subject: Native American figure study
* Presentation: Framed with matting
* Style: Figurative, Native-inspired Western art
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with strong visual presentation. The artwork remains well-preserved with natural age-related tonal variation consistent with mixed media on paper. Frame is sturdy and presents well with light wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs as they are considered part of the description.
Dimensions:
Height: 28 inches
Width: 23 inches
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition with strong visual presentation. The artwork remains well-preserved with natural age-related tonal variation consistent with mixed media on paper. Frame is sturdy and presents well with light wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs as they are considered part of the description.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Pen and Ink, Watercolor
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Framed
The composition captures a strong sense of presence and cultural expression, with careful attention to form, texture, and tonal variation. The artist's use of mixed media creates subtle depth throughout the surface, where watercolor transparency and ink definition interact to produce a richly dimensional effect.
Executed on paper and presented in a substantial framed presentation, the work carries strong visual weight and is suitable as a focal point in curated interiors, fine art collections, or Southwestern-inspired spaces.
R. Scott was an American artist trained at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and later associated with the Western and Southwestern art tradition. His work spans illustration, wildlife, and Native-inspired figurative subjects, and has been collected for its expressive storytelling and distinctive visual language.
Artwork Details:
* Artist: R. Scott (signed)
* Medium: Mixed media (watercolor and ink on paper)
* Subject: Native American figure study
* Presentation: Framed with matting
* Style: Figurative, Native-inspired Western art
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with strong visual presentation. The artwork remains well-preserved with natural age-related tonal variation consistent with mixed media on paper. Frame is sturdy and presents well with light wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs as they are considered part of the description.
Dimensions:
Height: 28 inches
Width: 23 inches
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition with strong visual presentation. The artwork remains well-preserved with natural age-related tonal variation consistent with mixed media on paper. Frame is sturdy and presents well with light wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs as they are considered part of the description.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Pen and Ink, Watercolor
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good vintage condition with strong visual presentation. The artwork remains well-preserved with natural age-related tonal variation consistent with mixed media on paper. Frame is sturdy and presents well with light wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs as they are considered part of the description.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
28 x 23 x 4 in
Mid 20th Century R. Scott Signed Mixed Media Native American Figure Drawing, Watercolor Ink on Paper
Estimate $420-$1,340
Starting Bid
$200
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