Ernest Franklin, Cowboy Artist. Exhibition In The Performing Arts Room, Gallup Public Library Through June 1984

THE SOUTHWESTERNER

Publication: Printed By Butler's, 1984, Gallup, New Mexico

First edition. Two color 22" x 17" poster for a Franklin exhibition at the Gallup Public Library that features a nice illustration at the head of the design. Ernest Franklin (1942-2012) was a prize-winning artist who began drawing in early childhood. Franklin is most widely known for his illustrations of Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn & Chee Series of mystery novels. He worked in variety of mediums, including traditional Navajo silversmithing, rawhide braiding and leather carving, both welded and cast sculpture, ceramic pieces, pencil, oil, conte crayon and pen and ink, but it is his vibrant watercolors of cowboy scenes that were his personal favorites. He called himself an Indian Cowboy Artist. Lightly discolored at a few places at the extremities else a near fine copy and suitable for framing. Most likely a scarce item today.

Inventory Number: 49354