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ProvenanceMalcolm Grimmer, Santa Fe, New Mexico
BibliographyMorning Star Gallery/Parco, ca. 1992, n.p.
Vincent, Gilbert et al. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2000, p.116.
Fognell, Eva and Alexander Brier Marr, eds. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Fenimore Art Museum, 2nd ed. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2016, p. 129.
Artist
Howling Wolf
(1849 - 1927, Southern Tsitsistas/Suhtai (Cheyenne))
Drawing - Howling Wolf Fighting a Cowboy
DatePre-1874
DimensionsOverall: 5 5/8 × 7 1/4 in. (14.3 × 18.4 cm)
Object numberT0381
Credit LineGift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw
Photograph by Richard Walker
Label TextIn these two drawings, Howling Wolf depicts himself in his finest war regalia, overcoming his enemies with a lance. Both enemies are European-American, as illustrated by their accoutrements. The enemy mounted on a horse has a western-style saddle, and holds pistols in each hand. In the other drawing the enemy holds a rifle and two sticks which support his rifle during long–distance firing. The wound mark on Howling Wolf’s rear leg is evidence that the enemy was partially successful. Despite this, the warrior-artist rushed his enemy under a hail of bullets and stabbed him with his lance. (see also T0382)ProvenanceMalcolm Grimmer, Santa Fe, New Mexico
BibliographyMorning Star Gallery/Parco, ca. 1992, n.p.
Vincent, Gilbert et al. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2000, p.116.
Fognell, Eva and Alexander Brier Marr, eds. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Fenimore Art Museum, 2nd ed. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2016, p. 129.
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