Bonnie Halsey-Dutton (American, Contemporary). "Warhorse & Shield of a Slain Warrior" oil on canvas, 2012. Signed on lower right. Signed, dated, titled on verso. A captivating oil painting by Bonnie Halsey-Dutton honoring a Cheyenne tradition. The composition features a riderless horse, his shield, circular and feather motifs in a brilliant palette of vermilion, sunkissed orange, cobalt, gold, black and white. In the artist's words,"To be a warrior was the most admirable of roles of the Plains Indian male. Having died in battle, a fallen Cheyenne warrior is honored by a depiction of his shield and riderless horse in this historic image. In my painting, the significance of the circle and the medicine wheel are suggested within this painting, by the repeated circular shapes. The sense of motion was motivated by a photo taken at a pow-wow in which the action and feathers inspired me." A stunner mounted in a custom frame comprised of burled wood with a geometric molding. Size (painting): 30" L x 30" W (76.2 cm x 76.2 cm) Size (frame): 35.5" L x 35.5" W (90.2 cm x 90.2 cm)

Bonnie Halsey-Dutton was born and raised in South Dakota and is inspired by the local cultures where she resides as well as their history. She is both a professional visual artist and a fine arts educator, holding a PhD in Art History and Education from the University of Arizona. Bonnie Halsey-Dutton exhibits her artwork both nationally and internationally, and also teaches art education workshops at home and abroad.

Provenance: private Spearfish, South Dakota, USA collection

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Painting and frame are overall excellent. Fit with suspension wire and ready to display. Signed on lower right. Signed, dated, titled on verso. Halsey-Dutton's informative description and COA is attached to the verso of this piece.