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Original Cochiti Casein Painting “Indian Farmer” by Johnnie Quintana - C3716
Category: Paintings | Posted by | Fri, Sep 16th 2016, 1:08pm
The Cochiti Pueblo painting illustrates a farmer having opened the sluice gate so water flows to his fields. A young boy kneels nearby, apparently playing rather than assisting. The painting is quite detailed with hills in the background, foliage in the foreground, water in the Acequia, birds flying overhead and outlines of clouds. Quite an accomplishment for a high school student.
The painting is signed in lower center Johnnie Quintana and dated 1957. It has recently been framed with acid-free materials and placed back in the original frame which appears to be an Indian School handmade frame.