Howard Terpning- Sunset for the Comanche, MASTERWORK CANVAS EDITION
Artist Howard Terpning’s paintings of the American West have depicted some of the most dramatic and moving events in the history of the Plains People. In Sunset for the Comanche, Terpning’s brush recalls the valiant struggle by the Comanche people to retain their land, their freedom and their way of life. “The Comanche people ruled the Southern Plains until the last quarter of the 19th Century,” relates the artist. Their warriors were said to be some of the best horsemen in the world and yet constant warfare and broken treaties drastically reduced their numbers. The Quohadi (the antelope clan) were the last of the people to surrender. To me, this scene represents the symbol of their strength as they clung to their old way of life as a warrior society. The sun is low on the horizon and the cottonwood trees cast long shadows that forebode the demise of their culture.” Image size: 48"w x 38"h. Edition Size:250
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Howard Terpning - Deeds of His Father
In the 18th and 19th centuries, many Plains warriors told the stories of their war deeds and accounts of important events that took place each year in their lives, in simple form drawings that were not literal but rather highly stylistic—with many symbols that were understandable only to the Native Americans. These stories were drawn and painted on hides such as buffalo, elk, deer and antelope. The warrior who produced the drawing on animal hides was telling friends and foe alike of his many accomplishments and deeds of bravery. This painting shows a young warrior proudly displaying his father’s painted robe on the back of his pony. He has placed his moccasins on the withers of his mount so they won’t get wet as he cools his feet in the water. Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Giclée Canvas: limited to 395 s/n. 12"w x 9"h.
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Howard Terpning- Nectar of the Gods
The Crow Indians (also known as Absaroka or Apsaalooke) historically lived in the Yellowstone River valley. In the middle of the 19th century a Crow man could stop at any stream and drink waters as pristine as they were when they first began to flow thousands of millennia before. Plentiful and pure, the Crow were thankful for its sweet and constant presence. While his companions remain alert to their surroundings, a man pauses to quench his thirst and rest his horses before continuing across the stream. “People might question the wisdom of a man drinking water from a creek downstream from approaching horses,” says Howard Terpning. “Perhaps, a war party from a rival tribe is in the area and expedience is the better part of valor.The important thing to remember is that the Nectar of the Gods was abundant … and when men were thirsty, they drank.” 40" x 32" h Fine Art Edition on Canvas Limited Edition of 325
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Howard Terpning- Vanishing Pony Tracks
Vanishing Pony Tracks - 2006 32" x 46" Fine Art Edition on Canvas Limited Edition of 300
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Howard Terpning - Medicine Horse Mask
From Howard Terpning, one of the most important artists in America, comes a stunning new canvas featuring three Crow warriors preparing for an adventure. The head masks (or face masks) worn by horses were usually made for leading warriors and were considered medicine objects that gave power, protection and strength to the horse and its rider. The masks often had beautiful quill work, beads and feathered adornment and their design was sometimes inspired by a vision. Central to Native American medicine is the belief that each human, and every object, has a corresponding presence in the spirit world. These spirits can promote health, wisdom, and even success in battle. Don’t pass up this chance to own a Howard Terpning limited edition
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