Undaunted Leader Giclee – Lakota
Fine art giclee on canvas
A Lakota chief strikes a stately pose
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Undaunted Leader
Lakota chief by James Ayers
Archival-quality giclee on canvas
Each numbered, limited-edition print is signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity
Three editions are available:
20″ x 16″, 24″ x 20″, 36″ x 30″
Each size edition is limited to only 95 in number.
Your choice of gallery wrap framing or unframed (sent rolled). Your print will be shipped within 10 days of purchase. Shipping included.
Learn more about Undaunted Leader
This is a favorite composition of mine: A profile is such a dramatic way to look at the human face–the angles are interesting to paint and you can use lighting to illuminate the facial high points.
The Chief pictured in Undaunted Leader wears a “trailer” bonnet, so-called because of the magnificent feathers that trail down the wearer’s back. The base of each feather is wrapped with red trade felt and affixed with sinew. The front of the bonnet features classic Lakota beadwork with “greasy blue” beads, which helps to date this image to the mid-to late-1800s. (By contrast, quillwork instead of beads would indicate an earlier time frame.)
Undaunted Leader wears a dyed red ceremonial war shirt as would have been worn on special raids and hunting trips. He holds a utilitarian spear; this weapon would have seen action in hunting and warfare.
The original painting was featured in the 2010 Legacy of the West show at Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale.
You can read more about the original show in the Western Art Times: James Ayers Western art.
Do you have questions about Undaunted Leader giclees?
Please contact me at James Ayers studios with any questions you might have.
Also available
This image is also available as a high-quality decorator print: Undaunted Leader decorator print
