Ernest Franklin, Cowboy Artist - Poster

THE SOUTHWESTERNER

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

Poster for Franklin exhibition at the Gallup Public Library that features a nice illustration at the head. Signed and numbered by the artist. This edition was limited to 200 signed and numbered prints by the author, this is copy 6. 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. 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. This is a two-color poster; 22" x 17." Nicely matted and attractively framed to 29 1/2" x 23 1/2." Fine condition.

Inventory Number: 50423