Frank Howell

"Moon Whispers" - Portrait of a Native American at Night

1991

This artwork "American Indian, Navajo" is a offset lithograph on paper by noted Brazilan artist Ozz Franca, 1928-1991. The image size is 21 x 14.75 inches, framed size is 31.25 x 27 inches. Custom framed in a wooden brown/grey frame, with lith purple matting. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Born October 2, 1928, França (pronounced FRON-suh) grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and from an early age showed talent as an artist, as well as exceptional prowess as a competitive swimmer. At 14 he won first prize at the annual Spring Salon Art Competition. At 15, he qualified for the Brazilian Olympic Swimming Team. With two amazing talents, França was unsure what he should do with his life. Fate stepped in, and the Olympic Games were canceled the year França was to compete due to the outbreak of World War II. At that point, he decided to devote his life to art. He held his first one-man show at the age of 18. Following what he would later say was the best advice anyone ever gave him, França came to the U.S, to accept a scholarship in Utah. A year later, he moved to Hollywood and began doing movie illustration for Walt Disney. His projects included Lady and the Tramp and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. He moonlighted as a swimmer when movie parts were available. França painted many subjects, but he is best known for his esoteric images of Native American women. França's art enters the world of fantasy and dreams, where the spiritual meets the sensual. His works, with their floating imagery and airy, muted colors, evoke an aura of mystery. França said he always painted his subjects, which primarily were women, either in profile, looking toward the edge of the painting, or looking over her shoulder, "so that anyone could walk into it." Joan Lee, print marketing professional, said that Ozz saw the spirituality and quiet dignity of Native American men and women. "there's a romance surrounding Native Americans that people appreciate seeing," said Lee. Ozz França died in 1991. Ozz Franca’s work is held in the collections of numerous celebrity, including: Jacqueline Onassis Lyndon B. Johnson Patty Duke Jerry Lewis Kim Novak Burt Lancaster Gig Young Tom Bradley Sammy Davis, Jr. Ronald Reagan Red Skelton...

Original RC Gorman Lithograph Night low number 14/70. All of the markings, torn edges, hallmarks. Signed 1975.

Joe Rader Roberts (1925 - 1982) Lockhart/Houston Artist Image Size: 10 x 7.5 Frame Size: 17 x 15 Medium: Ink "Indian Portrait" Joe Rader Roberts (192...

This artwork titled "Night Eyes I" c1980 is a color screen print on Wove paper by Indian artist Penni Anne Cross A.K.A. (Alawa-Sta-We- Ches) 1939-2016. It is hand signed, titled and numbered 215/275 in pencil by the artist. The image size is 10 x 8 inches, sheet size is 17 x 14 inches. It is in excellent condition, has never been framed. About the artist: Crow Indian artist Penni Anne Cross, (Alawa-sta-we-ches) was born in Washington state in 1939. She first studied with her portrait-painter mother, before beginning more formal studies in 1968. Her work is commercially oriented, sentimentalizing her paintings of Native Americans...

Cynthia Wiggins Austin Artist Image Size: 14 x 11 Frame Size: 19 x 16 Medium: Oil "Native"

Rick Borens' piece showcases a Native American chief standing in front of a landscape Dimensions without Frame: H: 20in x W: 31.5 in. Artist Bi...

Sourced from the estate of the late Oklahoma artist Clair Seglam. An airforce man for most of his life, Seglem only began painting after his retirement. Most known for his vibrant portraits and nudes, he completed a vast portfolio of work before he died in 2020. This piece is part of a collection that was found in one of his old sketchbooks. It was hidden away in our warehouse when we happened upon it during inventory one day. To our surprise, the notebook held a jewel box of unseen work. This piece is a portrait of a native woman on a brown background. The woman has long braided dark hair and wears a black sleeveless top. She has a red lip and long beaded earrings. The background is a watercolor...

SHIPPING CHARGES INCLUDE SHIPPING, PACKAGING & **INSURANCE** Apache Mountain Spirit Dancer James Rome Etching 62/100 Image: 21.75 x 27.5 inches Paper: 25 x...

Original screen printing after Dolona Roberts numbered XXII / C . 45 in X 40 . Custom framed Born in 1936 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Roberts has had a life-long fascination with t...

Tillier Wesley is a talented Muskogee Creek artist known for his intricate and highly detailed paintings that vividly capture Native American life and culture. His work often focuses...