Bicentennial Indian

1975

Fritz Scholder

Associated Names
Fritz Scholder

Artist, American, 1937 - 2005

Tamarind Institute

Printer

Lorillard, A Division of Loews Theatres, Inc.

Publisher

This print shows a person seated on a chair with a stylized representation of the American flag draped across their lap. The individual has long, dark hair with white beaded ornaments hanging in it, and light, reddish-tan skin. Horizontal white lines are painted on both of their cheeks, right below their eyes. They wear a cream-colored, robe-like garment over their torso under layered blue and red necklaces. Their hands are placed in their lap, holding a large white feather with black and blue details. The large flag is draped across their legs. On the right, a blue and white object hangs down from the purple-and-black chair they sit on, similar to a thick blanket or animal hide. The background is plain, pale yellow.
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On View

West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G23

Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lorillard Company, New York; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1975; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1976

  • Artists Celebrate the Bicentennial, United States Information Agency (Tour of Europe), 1976-1977

Bibliography

1975

  • Kent Bicentennial Portfolio: Spirit of Independence. New York: Lorillard Company, 1975, pp. 28-29.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Scholder; lower center in graphite: 6.125

Markings

embossed lower left: [Tamarind bell symbol; embossed lower center: FS [artist's monogram]; embossed lower right: [unidentified chop mark]; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 74-701 / Rives BFK

Watermarks

BFK RIVES / FRANCE

Wikidata ID

Q77012610

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