Clarence Arthur Ellsworth - Native American Scouts Riding in a Western Landscape 1928 24" x 36"

Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (1885-1961)
Native American Scouts Riding in a Western Landscape, 1928
Oil on canvas
Canvas: 24” x 36”
Frame: 30” x 42”

Signed Lower Left: CLARENCE ELLSWORTH / ‘28

A caravan of Native Americans ascends a hill, their rifles at the ready. The expressions on their faces and the wary glances they share evoke a sense of tension and uncertainty as they push forward. The use of vibrant colors—golden hues, blues, and pale greens—draws the viewer in and creates a striking scene.

Provenance:
Butterfield & Butterfield, Los Angeles, American Paintings, June 16, 1993, Lot 3231
Property from a Corporate Collection, Los Angeles, from the above
Bonhams California, Western Art, April 26, 2023, Lot 45
Private Collection, Utah