SIOUX INDIAN WITH EAGLE FEATHER
$800.00
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There’s a quiet dignity in the way the rider holds himself—upright, steady, and unmistakably experienced—while the horse moves with calm, deliberate purpose. James Bama’s lithograph pares the scene down to warm, sepia-toned values that feel like an old photograph brought to life: the soft, dusty ground, the worn leather of the saddle, and the fine lines at the rider’s face and hands that suggest years of life on the range. The composition emphasizes still authority rather than action; the restrained palette and careful rendering make the pair read as a single presence, balanced and self-contained against an uncluttered background. It’s the kind of image that offers reassurance and a sense of continuity — a respectful portrait of age, skill, and the enduring bond between horse and rider.
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About BUFFALO BILL
BUFFALO BILL — Lithograph
BUFFALO BILL — Lithograph - Although he was a Pony Express rider, Civil War scout and state actor, Willam "Buffalo Bill" Cody is best remembered as the colorful showman who entertained the world with his "Wild West Show." Annie Oakley, Chief Sitting Bull and other performers helped Cody enthrall audiences everywhere with sharpshooting, horse tricks and other forms of Western amusement. This painting portrays the great showman in his later years, sitting tall in the saddle and ready for action. The model I used is a 74-year old gentleman who played the role of Buffalo Bill in an exciting re-creation of Cody's Wild West Show held in Cody, Wyoming.
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James Bama (1926–2022) was a hyperrealist painter and Western artist known for his meticulously detailed portrayals of the American West. Originally a commercial illustrator, Bama gained recognition for his Doc Savage book covers and Aurora monster model kit artwork before transitioning into fine art. His contemporary realism captures the spirit of cowboys, Native Americans, and rugged Western landscapes with lifelike precision and emotional depth. Bama’s fine art prints and original paintings are revered for their ability to preserve the authenticity and heritage of the West, making him a defining figure in modern Western art.
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James Bama was born in 1926 and grew up in the Northeast. He followed his early interest in art through New York s specialized High School of Music and Art and the Art Students League. As a professional, Bama has earned a reputation for several facets of his talent. He freelanced briefly before spending fifteen years at the respected Charles E. Cooper Studios—at the time, the country s top firm of illustrators—and more freelancing followed. Bama s activities during this period were highlighted by artwork for the New York Giants football team, the Baseball and Football Halls of Fame, the U.S. Air Force and The Saturday Evening Post. Fans of pop culture may know him best as the artist who portrayed Doc Savage on sixty-two memorable book covers. Then Bama decided it was finally time to do what he most wanted to do. He moved west to Wyoming, where an artist "can trace the beginnings of Western history; see the oldest weapons, saddles and guns and be close to Indian culture." He sold his first Western fine art painting soon after the move. The distinctive work of James Bama combines tradition with modern realities. In his much-acclaimed studies, Bama shows the contemporary West preserving its traditional culture. His portraits of inhabitants of the plains and mountains capture the true character of the West. Today the paintings of James Bama are part of many prestigious collections. Bama has been represented in major exhibitions throughout the West and has been presented in one-man shows in New York City. Bantam Books published The Western Art of James Bama in 1975 and The Art of James Bama in 1993. Jim was inducted into the Illustrator s Hall of Fame June 28, 2000. Through his portraits of real people of the new West re-creating their history and heritage, Bama pays homage to the Old West and is renowned in yet another realm of the art world. Apr 28, 1926 - Apr 24, 2022
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