William Howard Shuster

American, 1893 - 1969

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This is a drawing of a scene depicting a nighttime ritual or celebration. The drawing presents an adobe-like structure with ladders leading to its rooftop and circular opening. On the rooftop, figures move among billowing smoke clouds. Below, on the ground level, figures are shown in traditional clothing, bending or dancing in synchronized motions. Raised feathers or antlers atop some figures suggest ties to indigenous or tribal traditions. The curvilinear smoke plumes dominate the composition. The drawing uses fine lines and hatching to create texture and depth, capturing a sense of movement and mysticism in the portrayal of this cultural event.
William Howard Shuster, Untitled (Deer Dance), 1949, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4420

Untitled (Deer Dance)

William Howard Shuster · 1949 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4420