Bidspirit auction | Pitseolak Ashoona (1904-1983), Group Dance,

Pitseolak Ashoona (1904-1983), Group Dance, Stonecut & Stencil on Paper, Cape Dorset, c. 1970s - An animated composition c. 1970s by Pitseolak Ashoona, depicting a circle of Inuit men and women engaged in communal dance. Rendered in strong black and blue outlines with accents of brown and red, the work captures the movement and vitality of traditional Inuit celebrations. Pitseolak is widely regarded as one of the most prolific and imaginative artists of Cape Dorset, and her prints remain central to the history of Inuit graphic art. A quintessential work by Pitseolak Ashoona, celebrating Inuit communal life with a spirited and rhythmic composition. Dimensions: 18.75 x 18.75 in. (sheet). Condition: Paper toned with visible foxing and staining along right margin; image strong. Provenance: The Ene Schoeler Collection of Inuit Art.