Lakota / Plains
19th century
Graphite and colored pencil on ledger paper
Sight: 5 1/4 x 11 3/4 in (13.3 x 29.8 cm)
Matted and framed
This Lakota ledger drawing depicts two mounted warriors, one carrying a shield, in a dynamic Plains riding scene. Ledger drawings are Plains works on paper that developed as artists adapted earlier hide-painting traditions to the pages of accounting ledgers, preserving records of warfare, ceremony, status, and daily life. The inscription “Big Chief” appears in the upper right.
The drawing has a strong visual presence, with two orange horses, active lines, and a balanced composition that makes it especially suitable as a featured work. The shield, arrows, and mounted figures are rendered with concise graphite outlines and colored pencil, using economy of detail to carry the narrative. As a framed ledger drawing, it is a compelling example of Plains works on paper and their role in recording personal and cultural history.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
Lakota / Plains
19th century
Graphite and colored pencil on ledger paper
Sight: 5 1/4 x 11 3/4 in (13.3 x 29.8 cm)
Matted and framed
This Lakota ledger drawing depicts two mounted warriors, one carrying a shield, in a dynamic Plains riding scene. Ledger drawings are Plains works on paper that developed as artists adapted earlier hide-painting traditions to the pages of accounting ledgers, preserving records of warfare, ceremony, status, and daily life. The inscription “Big Chief” appears in the upper right.
The drawing has a strong visual presence, with two orange horses, active lines, and a balanced composition that makes it especially suitable as a featured work. The shield, arrows, and mounted figures are rendered with concise graphite outlines and colored pencil, using economy of detail to carry the narrative. As a framed ledger drawing, it is a compelling example of Plains works on paper and their role in recording personal and cultural history.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
