Digger Indians, Elk Creek

NBI ID1552.I
TitleDigger Indians, Elk Creek
Mediumink
Dimensions5 x 5 1/8
Signatureinscribed "Digger Indians Elk Creek" and signed "Blakelock", bottom left
Current OwnerPrivate Collection
URL of Owner
CityState
Dateca. 1869-72
ProvenanceArtist; Allen O. Blakelock (artist's son); David Blakelock (Allen's son); Susielies Blakelock (David's widow)
Published"Ralph Albert Blakelock N.A. 1847-1919: Drawings", Vose Galleries, Boston, MA, from April 15, 1991 exhibition catalog, p. 11
Exhibited"Ralph Albert Blakelock N.A. 1847-1919: Drawings", Vose Galleries, Boston, MA, from April 15, 1991
Subject DescriptionOne of various drawings sketched by the artist during his two trips to the west coast in his early years. The drawings were cut from a large sketch book and distributed among his wife and children. The original book contained six to eight drawings per page and, usually, only the bottom right drawing was signed.
Condition
Infra-red
UltraViolet
Color
X-ray
Additional Examination Notes