Mixed Media Painting “The Last Civil War Veteran” [SOLD]

In the spring of 1972, T. C. Cannon and Fritz Scholder were being featured with a two-man exhibit of their paintings at the National Collection of Fine Arts, Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D. C., when the owners of Aberbach Fine Arts of New York introduced themselves to T. C. and offered to purchase all his paintings in the exhibit.  They recognized the talent of this 24-year-old Native artist.  Aberbach became Cannon’s major art dealer from that point, then, a few years later, became his exclusive dealer for the entire world. 

In 1978, T. C. went to New York to sign the first two completed Japanese woodcut editions of his work.  He returned to Santa Fe and, on May 8^th, was killed in a car crash in Santa Fe. T. C. had been selected to design the cover of the Santa Fe Opera Program book for the 1978 season.  His painting “Tosca” (A Remembered Muse) was his last completed masterpiece.

This watercolor and pencil painting on paper presents “The Last Civil War Veteran” presumably on his death bed.  It is signed in lower right and dated 1973.  It is a typical painting by Cannon reflecting a true historic subject.  He painted with regard to authenticity in every subject he chose. 

Condition: very good condition.  It is framed with acid-free materials and museum glass. 

Recommended Reading: T. C. Cannon Memorial Exhibit, December 1979, Aberbach Fine Art, New York

Provenance; passed down in the family and acquired by us from another Native artist who purchased it from a Cannon family member