This striking mid-century velvet painting depicts a Native American warrior archer and the American Bald Eagle spirit depicted in the Southwest Desert with lighting in the background. The oil painting is set against a rich, textured velvet background. It showcases the bold colors and soft finish typical of velvet art from the era. Framed in a beautifully carved wooden frame, it features a blend of mid-20th-century popular cultural motifs and craftsmanship.
The painting is signed by Ernesto Sanchez, famous for his paintings of the American Southwest.
Dimensions: 28" height x 40" width x 1.5" depth
United States, 1960