Vision Seeking

1950

Southern Plains Indian Museum (A.2022.01.05)Diorama depicts a Cheyenne vision quest. It was commissioned by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board in 1950. Figures are modeled out of beeswax and handpainted. Diorama landscaping is real sand and real native sandstone rocks, which Houser cut ridges in to make appear old and weathered.

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What underlying hue runs through "Vision Seeking" by Allan Capron Houser?

An ochre to sepia hue runs through "Vision Seeking" by Allan Capron Houser.

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The dominant color of "Vision Seeking" by Allan Capron Houser is driftwood (#c9874f).

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About this artwork

Title: Vision Seeking
Artist: Allan Capron Houser
Year: 1950
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Color palette: Earthy
Main color: Driftwood