Ozz França Signed "Sitting Bull" 1986 Lithograph Portraiture 33/950 – Custom Oak Frame

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This limited-edition lithograph features a portrait of Sitting Bull, titled by artist Ozz França (1928–1991). This print, numbered 33 of … Read more This limited-edition lithograph features a portrait of Sitting Bull, titled by artist Ozz França (1928–1991). This print, numbered 33 of 950 printed editions, is authenticated by a 1986 certificate on the back, on an original Art Haven, Ltd. label. Ozz França’s image likeness features strong, definitive, and highly nuanced lines that detail Sitting Bull’s portrait, creating the effect of an eternal, feathered homage and halo surrounding his visionary wisdom and vital role as a leader. The realistic imagery lends Sitting Bull a sense of transcendence, in traditional Native American attire and beaded accessories. The acid-free print is housed in a patinated oak frame with a cream mat and a red-accented border. The subject, the legendary Hunkpapa Lakota Holy Man, became a living legacy in America at the turn of the century, thriving in the rugged plains of North Dakota and widely known as the spiritual leader of his homeland near the Grand River, deeply tied to North Dakota's Fort Yates and Standing Rock regions. França's highly acclaimed career as a Brazilian-American artist began with exceptional early talent, earning him a prestigious scholarship to the School of Fine Arts in São Paulo, Brazil, at 15, followed by a move to California and a lifelong professional career. Over decades, his distinctive niche in visual arts earned him major commercial commissions and high-profile exhibitions across the United States. Here, the work blends his calibrated skills and technical mastery, serving as a mid-century visual monograph of this legendary Native American. A dreamlike scene, feathered colors gracefully washing into the background, Sitting Bull effortlessly grounds a room with wisdom, a feeling of sanctuary, and an immediate sense of the Great Plains and the American Frontier, through incredible warmth anchoring a cozy Southwestern space, a bohemian room, or a modern rustic cabin room with a glowing fireplace. See less