Virtual ExhibitsTitle:
WALKING BEAR, CHEYENNE
Artist:
Scheuerle, Joe (1873-1948)
Medium:
Watercolor/Gouache
Date:
1938
Source:
Nippert Collection of Joseph Scheuerle Portraits, donated by Alfred K., Jr. and Kathye H. Nippert
Object ID:
2016.71.45
Description:
Scheuerle noted, "Walking Bear, Cheyenne - Painted in Busby, Mont., Sub. Agy of Tongue River Res. Mont. - during celebration of the unveiling of the "Chief 2 Moons" monument - June 26th, 1938 - Walking Bear is a great big, strong middle aged Indian, who was very friendly to me, helping me carrying my stuff, looking out after me and interpreting for me."
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Painting, Walking Bear, Cheyenne, 2016.71.45 (front)
Painting, Walking Bear, Cheyenne, 2016.71.45 (back)
Painting, Walking Bear, Cheyenne, 2016.71.45 (front)
Painting, Walking Bear, Cheyenne, 2016.71.45 (back)
