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Henry François Farny — Nyutchi, The Old War Chief, Zuni
Henry François Farny

Nyutchi, The Old War Chief, Zuni

1895

A portrait in watercolor and gouache depicting Nyutchi, an elderly Zuni war chief, rendered with ethnographic interest and artistic sensitivity. The work reflects late 19th century American fascination with Native American subjects.

Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper laid down on card
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

American Art

November 22, 2021

Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000

Lot 46

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Henry François Farny, Nyutchi, The Old War Chief, Zuni, 1895

A portrait in watercolor and gouache depicting Nyutchi, an elderly Zuni war chief, rendered with ethnographic interest and artistic sensitivity. The work reflects late 19th century American fascination with Native American subjects.

Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper laid down on card
Year
1895
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Watercolor, Native American, Zuni, 1890s, Portrait, American West, Ethnographic, Gouache

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