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Artworks
KANANGINAK POOTOOGOOK, R.C.A. (1935-2010) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Intrepid Caribou, 2002 #7Printmaker: ARNAQU ASHEVAK (1956-2009) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET
stonecut on yellow paper, 25 x 18.5 in (63.5 x 47 cm)
18/50LOT 23
ESTIMATE: $1,000 — $1,500Intrepid Caribou is a testament to the kind of visual clarity that emerges when draughtsman and printer are in perfect lock step. Kanaginak Pootoogook’s central caribou is composed with striking...Intrepid Caribou is a testament to the kind of visual clarity that emerges when draughtsman and printer are in perfect lock step. Kanaginak Pootoogook’s central caribou is composed with striking balance: symmetrical, vertical, and bold, yet grounded in naturalistic detail. The animal’s proportions feel observed rather than invented, with a sensitivity to musculature and stance that suggests deep familiarity. Arnaqu Ashevak’s printing brings this drawing to life with precision and control: solid black is never flat, but nuanced, especially in the shadows, where fine stippling softens contours and adds texture. Together, they create a work that feels both meticulous and alive.Provenance
A Toronto Collection.
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