What is the thematic context of Hand?

roosevelt's native policy, taos society realism, native american identity, western frontier portraiture, indigenous leadership", sharp's ethnographic focus, cultural representation", documenting native life"

Is Hand under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

What topics does Hand explore?

native american, portrait, warrior, sioux, headdress, plains culture, indigenous art, 1900s

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Hand

Contemporary Realism
1900
46.0 x 31.0 cm

Joseph Henry Sharp (1859 – 1953)

Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953) was a Taos Society of Artists founder known for realistic Native American portraits & Western scenes. Commissioned by Roosevelt, his art captures Indigenous culture with striking detail.

About this artwork

Title: Hand
Artist: Joseph Henry Sharp
Year: 1900
Original dimensions: 46.0 x 31.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Creative period: Mature Period
Corpus context: native american identity , cultural representation"
Main color: Clay
Keywords: american west art , 1900 painting style , sioux warrior portrait