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Original Pastel by Gerda Christoffersen on Velvet

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:70.00 - 100.00 USD
Original Pastel by Gerda Christoffersen on Velvet
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Original Pastel by Gerda Christoffersen on Velvet. Framed and matted, measures 18''H x 14''W Depicts a Native American child wearing necklace, pink shadowing on left cheek and in hair, signed in lower righthand corner by artist. Artist Bio: Indian portrait artist, her pastel works called ''Papoose Style''. Born in Denmark, she emigrated to Canada with her family. In her teens, as a creative young artist, she originated interpretations of the papoose. She was already an acclaimed and professional artist when she came to New Mexico as a young woman and immersed herself in the history of the Southwest Indians. She devoted subsequent years to portraying both the pathos and pride of those people.