Bidspirit auction | Arctic Drawings by James Houston

Arctic Drawings by James Houston (1921-2005) Portfolio of Three Prints - A scarce portfolio titled Arctic Drawings by James Houston, containing three prints, only one of which is signed. Houston (1921-2005) is a pivotal figure in the development and international recognition of Inuit art, having established the cooperative system in Cape Dorset (Kinngait) and promoted Inuit graphics and sculpture across Canada and abroad. His finely observed drawings capture traditional Inuit life and mythology with remarkable sensitivity and dynamic linework. Dimensions: Each approx. 20.5 x 13.75 in. (sheet). Provenance / Importance: From the private collection of Inuit and Canadian art.