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Henry Napartuk (1932-1985) - 20th Century Woodblock Kayak in Bird
Description
Signed and titled in graphite. Presented in a wooden frame. Studio stamp in the lower right. On paper.Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age, including some discoloration.
Size
14 x 21cm (5.5" x 8.3")Framed Size: 24 x 32cm (9.4" x 12.6")
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Artist Biography
Henry Napartuk was a Canadian artist known for his sculpture and abstract compositions. For most of his life, he lived and worked in Kuujjuarapik. Napartuk learned how to carve from his father, Josie, who was one of the community’s earliest sculptors. He began making prints after the artist Noah Meeko. Napartuk produced several pieces for the Arctic Québec print collection of 1973. He showed great promise and was singled out in the preamble of the Arctic Québec 1973. His works have been featured in numerous exhibitions at the international level and are held in notable collections such as those of the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Glenbow Museum, and the Royal Ontario Museum.
| SKU | sj199 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Henry Napartuk (1932-1985) |
| Date | 20th Century |
| Dimensions | 14 x 21cm |
| Medium | Woodblock |
| Style | Abstract |
| Subject | Birds |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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