1970s Henry Napartuk Inuit Soapstone Relief Print, Signed

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This authentic mid-century soapstone relief print by renowned Inuit artist Henry Napartuk (1932-1985) captures a narrative scene of daily life … Read more This authentic mid-century soapstone relief print by renowned Inuit artist Henry Napartuk (1932-1985) captures a narrative scene of daily life in Kuujjuaraapik (Great Whale River), Nunavik. Titled "Eskimo woman fishing," the work features Napartuk's signature silhouette style, translating his mastery of soapstone sculpture into a bold, graphic print on high-texture, long-fiber handmade paper. The composition is rich with cultural markers, including the authentic red rectangular community chop mark of the Great Whale River cooperative in the lower-left. The piece is hand-signed by the artist in both English and Inuktitut syllabics. See less