-
Artworks
PARR (1893-1969) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Geese, Man, and Animals, 1963 #41Printmaker: LUKTA QIATSUK (1928-2004) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
stencil, 24.5 x 33.5 in (62.2 x 85.1 cm)
50/50LOT 36
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000Memories of his life as a hunter inform most of Parr’s images. Based on a graphite drawing, this compact composition captures the close bond between Inuit and the animals, although,...Memories of his life as a hunter inform most of Parr’s images. Based on a graphite drawing, this compact composition captures the close bond between Inuit and the animals, although, here, the seated man seems to be simply enjoying (and pointing out to us!) the flock of geese and two seals rather than being engaged in hunting them; his dog seems excited, though! This is one of only two stencil prints made from Parr’s drawings. The addition of shaded colour by the printer Lukta enlivens the image, giving it a lovely three-dimensional quality rather than the usual stonecut textural treatment.
References: Image reproduced in Parr 1893-1969: A Print Retrospective, (Kinngait Press, Cape Dorset, 1979). This publication features an essay by Terry Ryan on the life and art of the artist. Also reproduced in Ernst Roch ed., Arts of the Eskimo: Prints, (Montreal/Toronto: Signum/Oxford, 1974), p. 77.Provenance
Collection of John and Joyce Price, Seattle.Literature
Join Our Mailing List
Join our mailing list
* denotes required fields
We will process the personal data you have supplied in accordance with our privacy policy (available on request). You can unsubscribe or change your preferences at any time by clicking the link in our emails.