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Joseph FleckChief Samaro1959
1959
$17,500
£13,331.59
€15,373.38
CA$24,789.17
A$26,617.37
CHF 14,322.30
MX$314,990.52
NOK 180,434.94
SEK 164,566.74
DKK 114,866.45
About the Item
"Chief Samaro" by Joseph Amadaeus Fleck is a compelling portrait that reflects the artist’s deep connection to the culture and people of the American Southwest. Rendered in warm, earthy tones with confident, expressive brushwork, the painting captures the subject in profile, emphasizing dignity, introspection, and presence. The feathered headdress and boldly patterned garment are treated with sensitivity and restraint, allowing character and mood to take precedence over ornament. Fleck spent significant time working in New Mexico, where the landscape, light, and Native American communities profoundly influenced his artistic vision. Known for his portraits and genre scenes of Indigenous and Western life, Fleck approached his subjects with respect and psychological insight rather than romanticized idealism. Chief Samaro exemplifies this mature period of his work, making it an exceptional example of mid-20th-century American Western portraiture and a strong addition to a serious collection.
- Creator:Joseph Fleck (1892 - 1977, American)
- Creation Year:1959
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- More Editions Sizes:20 x 18 x 2 (framed)Price: $17,500
- Medium:
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- Condition:Work retains original canvas. Under UV examination, no evidence of retouch or restoration.
- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2933217489342
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