Virtual ExhibitsTitle:
J. SITTING BULL
Artist:
Scheuerle, Joe (1873-1948)
Medium:
Watercolor
Date:
1936
Source:
Gift of Joe Scheuerle's grandson Bill Grierson and wife Pat
Object ID:
2008.76.04
Description:
Note by the artist on the back reads, "John is a deaf mute - uses hand talk - telling you his name - said to be son of Sitting Bull...now engaged in the 'Show' business with the Ringling Circus Wild West, painted in Madison Square Garden N.Y. April 10 - 1936. I've painted John 27 years ago at White Clay Camp S. Dak. where he was about 40 years old then a very handsome Indian.
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Painting, J. Sitting Bull, 2008.76.04 (front)
Painting, J. Sitting Bull, 2008.76.04 (back)
Painting, J. Sitting Bull, 2008.76.04 (front)
Painting, J. Sitting Bull, 2008.76.04 (back)
