Bidspirit auction | James Houston (1921-2005), Ayaa &

James Houston (1921-2005), Ayaa & Child, Lithograph, ca. 1970s - A limited-edition lithograph by James Houston, titled Ayaa & Child. Executed in warm brown linework, the image presents a tender scene of a mother nursing her infant, drawn with Houston’s distinctive loose, gestural style. Hand-signed in pencil lower right, titled lower left, and numbered 1/50. James Houston was a pivotal figure in introducing Inuit art to the global stage, both as an artist and as a cultural promoter. His limited-edition lithographs from the 1970s are particularly valued for their sensitive depictions of Inuit life, often drawn from his first-hand experiences in the Arctic. Works such as Ayaa & Child exemplify his commitment to documenting the resilience and humanity of Inuit communities. Dimensions: 17.5 x 19.25 in (44.5 x 48.9 cm). Condition: Very good, with clean margins and minimal age-related toning. Provenance: The Ene Schoeler Collection of Inuit Art.