Small Painting of a White Tail Doe [SOLD]

Yazz, born around 1928, achieved fame early in life through illustrations published in Alberta Hannum’s books, Spin a Silver Dollar, in 1944, and Paint the Wind in 1958. As a result, his paintings have always been very much in demand. He grew up living in a traditional Navajo hogan with the rest of his family. He spoke only his native language until he was enrolled into the government school where he began to learn English.

Yazz has spent most of his life painting life as it exists on the Navajo reservation. A large part of his work consists of the animal world. He was a keen observer of animals on the reservation and has produced paintings as he envisions their life.

This young doe romping around among the native plants doesn’t appear to have a worry in the world. Another similar painting that was probably executed at the same time is our Item #C2986J. It is the same subject, facing East rather than West. They make a beautiful set when hung together.

Provenance: This painting is among a collection from the Balcomb family, formerly owners of an art gallery which they closed in 1976.