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The Pima Basket
The Pima Basket
The Pima Basket

The Pima Basket

Artist (American, 1866 - 1936)
Date1923
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensions24 × 29 inches (61 × 73.7 cm)
Frame: 34 3/8 × 39 1/2 × 3 1/4 inches (87.3 × 100.3 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineBequest of H.J. Lutcher Stark, 1965
Object number31.31.5
ClassificationsPaintings
Label TextThe Pima Basket follows a pattern Couse established in his paintings. He often portrayed an Indian near a glowing fire. Here the Indian contemplates examples of Native artistry in baskets. The romantic light of the painting and the quiet, contemplative pose create an idealized image of the American Indian. At the same time, the artist signals an appreciation of the creative work of Indian peoples.
ProvenancePurchased October 25, 1960 through (Jane Hiatt, The Villiage Gallery, Taos, New Mexico) by H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; bequeathed September 2, 1965 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art
On View
On view
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1918
A Hunter
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1918
An Indian Hunter
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1902
Indian Shooting Fish
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Hopi Flute Dance
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Indian Flute Player
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A Street in Taos, New Mexico
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The Brave's Love Call
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Flute Dance at Oraibi
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1903
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before 1939
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