Description: Winner receives a signed & dated miniature goauche painting by well listed Navajo artist Douglas Walter Johnson (b.1946). The painting is titled "1939", and is signed and dated 2004 in the lower left corner, seen magnified in picture 4. The painting has impeccable provenance from the Nedra Matteucci Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, with the original gallery label on the verso shown magnified in picture 6. In addition, the painting has provenance from the estate of Gordon & Zanne Stewart. The painting is in exquisite condition with no rips, tears, repairs, foxing, staining, toning, water damage, or in-painting. The gorgeous original gallery frame is in excellent condition with no cracks or major damage, but there is a small 2" area near the bottom edge were the finish has flaked off. The painting is an absolute gem and ready for hanging as-is. The frame measures roughly 12" x 11.25", with the image measuring roughly 4.75" x 3.75". Please note the pictures may not be as clear as we'd like due to the settings on the camera to reduce the glare. Below is some information about the artist, whose work does not come up for sale often. Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have prior to bidding or making an offer. Thank you for checking out our listing. Douglas Johnson's (b.1946) intimate gouache paintings not only reflect the craft of Native American miniaturists but also represent the life and imagery of Northern New Mexico. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Johnson is essentially self-taught. His interest in the Southwest began in college when he became a Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA), a government program designed to improve living conditions for the poor in our Country. He was assigned to the Navajo Indian Reservation and quickly fell in love with its rich culture. Although he had been painting and drawing most of his life, it was this experience that inspired him to focus his talents, ultimately resulting in his permanent relocation to New Mexico. Johnson admits that many of his paintings have their roots in Navajo art. He has, however, been very careful to remain faithful to and nurture the integrity of Native American culture. In fact, he believes that much of his ability comes from his, "first-hand experience living with the Indians and...know[ing] a lot of details of their lives." Johnson was especially influenced by the work of Harrison Begay of the Dorothy Dunn School. Johnson states, "I started copying his prints. It's why I paint in the flat style, so geometric and linear." Indeed, his small, highly detailed paintings glow with jewel-like colors and hard-edged lines. In addition to Native American culture, nature has proven to be a significant influence. Johnson learned by, "examining light and shadow, weather, color, flowers, the birds... it's all out there." In fact, as part of an effort to isolate himself and to be closer to Chaco Canyon, the site of many Anasazi ruins, he built a rock house on the side of a cliff near Coyote, New Mexico. The home has no plumbing or electricity. It is Johnson's desire to live as closely to his subject as he possibly can. Much of his own life and environment can be found in his paintings, a testament to his sincerity and to his subject matter. Johnson has been exhibiting his paintings extensively for years. However, he attributes his success to the experience of painting. "As I paint things over and over, the flowers, the birds, the people, I hope they get deeper and more complex as I see them better. When you paint something, you learn about it, and the more you paint, the more you look, the more you learn."All of our items have been stored in a temperature controlled environment with no pets or smoking allowed. We strive to provide a wide array of artwork, antiques, and collectibles for everyone from the casual collector to other gallery owners. Whether you are a collector or a reseller, we will always try to work with you to the best of our ability to sell you the item you are interested in. We are always adding new treasures to our collection so please feel free to make an offer, as we constantly are turning over our inventory and need to free space up for our newest finds. We will never decline or ignore an offer. We look at every offer and if we don't accept it, we will make a fair counter offer. We took a few months off of Ebay to move our inventory in to a larger space but we are now back, better than ever. 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Price: 1495 USD
Location: Hudson, New York
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Artist: Douglas Johnson
Signed By: Douglas Johnson
Size: Small
Signed: Yes
Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
Title: "1939"
Material: Paper, Gouache
Framing: Matted & Framed
Region of Origin: New Mexico, USA
Subject: Anime, Figures, Railroad, Trains
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 2004
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Style: Miniature, Native American, Pop Art, Modern
Theme: Anime & Manga, Cultures & Ethnicities, People, Railroadiana, Religious, Travel & Transportation, Western
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK), Framed, Matted, Signed, Gallery Label, Provenance: Nedra Matteucci Gallery, Santa Fe, NM, Provenance: Collection of Gordon and Zanne Stewart
Production Technique: Gouache Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Navajo
Time Period Produced: 2000-2009
