작품 상세

This is an original painting guoche done on board by Elizabeth Lorchrie. Elizabeth Davey Lochrie was born in Deer Lodge, July 1, 1890. Her life was spent in early Montana settlements with Indian neighbors; and received her art education at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Lochrie specialized in Native American portraits, particularly of Blackfeet tribal members and was adopted by the Blackfeet and given the name "Netchitaki" which translates as "Woman Alone In Her Way." The Blackfeet said, "She came to us from over the Western mountains, this white woman. She was friendly and understanding. We brought her into the medicine teepee and made her our sister." Her artworks are in prominet collections and museums across the country and her works also sell at Western Art Auctions regularly for a good premium. This piece is hand painted and hand signed by the artist. The artwork measures 10" x 7" and the frame is 13.25"x17.25"