Bidspirit auction | Frank Howell ”Canyon Plants” Painting

Frank Howell ”Canyon Plants” Painting - Frank Howell (Lakota Sioux, 1937-1997). Acrylic on canvas painting titled ”Canyon Plants, ” 1981. Depicting a portrait of a Native American man simultaneously appearing to be a physical body and spiritual being. Signed and dated along the lower right. With a label along the verso bearing the medium and title. A master of storytelling through form and color, Frank Howell’s works blend cultural depth with striking visual presence. Known for his richly stylized figures and symbolic compositions, his pieces often explore his Lakota Sioux heritage. His goal was to embody the dignity of his subjects and create a fusion of the physical and spiritual worlds clearly represented in this work. Sight; height: 60 1/4 in x width: 48 1/4 in. Framed; height: 61 1/2 in x width: 49 1/2 in x depth: 2 in. Condition: The colors are bold and bright. Along the upper edge of the work, there is a small area of restoration, specifically, there appears to be a loss which has bee painted over. There are no visible tears. A few light scratches. Some wear to the frame. Evidence of moisture exposure and areas of skimming along the verso of the frame. Not inspected out of frame.