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Joseph FleckChief Star Road1959
1959
$18,500
£14,093.40
€16,251.86
CA$26,205.69
A$28,138.36
CHF 15,140.72
MX$332,989.98
NOK 190,745.51
SEK 173,970.55
DKK 121,430.24
About the Item
"Chief Star Road" stands out for how clearly it showcases Joseph Amadeus Fleck’s strengths as a Western modernist with classical training. Fleck’s confident draftsmanship gives the profile a strong, dignified presence, while his loose, expressive brushwork—especially in the war bonnet—adds energy and visual impact without overworking detail. Unlike many contemporaries, Fleck favored simplification over strict realism, using bold color and rhythmic strokes to create a powerful, iconic image rather than an ethnographic study. The warm, minimal background focuses attention entirely on the figure, enhancing its timeless appeal. Closely associated with the Taos art community, Fleck occupies a desirable middle ground between academic portraiture and early modernism. This work exemplifies that balance, making it an attractive piece for collectors seeking a refined yet expressive example of early 20th-century Western American art.
- 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
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- Condition:The work retains original canvas with a very light stretcher bar crease along the right side. Under UV examination, no apparent evidence of retouch.
- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2933217489312
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