Original Etching “Contemplation” [SOLD]

Printing Dates: 07/12/80 to 08/03/80

Master Printers: Ricardo C. Ximenes, Lee Watson, Erendira Ellis

A truly tranquil image of a pueblo person, printed in brown and white colors against a hand-wiped background plate on cream paper. This work depicts the contemplation of a single individual, possibly backed by the image of the moon. It is beautifully balanced and etched with a highly decorated blanket surrounding the person. It is charming and enchanting with superb color handling and sensitivity of line/mark. It is signed at right, Tsa-sah-wee-eh, with the artist's cartouche, and numbered 6/50 with house chop at left, printers chop at right.

Item Provenance:
This item was presented in the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's special exhibit "TIMELESS BEAUTY" in Albuquerque, New Mexico, January-August 2008. This exhibition celebrated the achievements and impact made by some of the most renowned Pueblo women artists on the preservation, exposure, and development of the indigenous and contemporary art forms of Pueblo people. Curated by the IPCC in collaboration with Santa Fe-based Adobe Gallery and the School for Advanced Research, "TIMELESS BEAUTY" showcased a collaborative collection of artwork created by these influential women.