Original Oil Painting “Nambe Maiden” by Don Brackett [SOLD]

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Don Brackett, Western Artist
  • Category: Paintings
  • Origin: Western Artists
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Size:
    9-½” x 7-⅝” image;
    15-½” x 13-⅝” framed
  • Item # C3164K
  • SOLD

As Don Brackett almost exclusively paints landscapes, this portrait of a young Nambe Pueblo maiden is a gift for the eyes.  Stylistically, this painting is typical of Brackett’s approach of capturing content in an impressionistic yet recognizable way.  Examined too closely, the image softens.  Taken in from the right distance, brush strokes become shapes defined with his use of hues of light. 

Artist Signature of Don BrackettHis subject appears to be very young, and her rich chestnut hair shows in contrast underneath her neutral head shawl.  Dark plums enrich the background and provide the edge to her shawl. Some jewelry adorns her cerise and neutral clothing.  Her youthful skin provides the focal point, and it is hard not to stare back at this strongly portrayed young woman. It is signed “Brackett” in the lower right corner of the image. 

Don Brackett (1932- ) has spent his life being continually inspired by the sights and his life experiences here in New Mexico.  Growing up in Albuquerque he began his career with a fine art degree from the University of New Mexico.  Another long-term source of inspiration has been working with his wife, P.J. Garoutte—and the two began with watercolor.  In 1980 they decided to change things up and both began working with oil paints, finding another endless well of artistic incentive.  Brackett’s work has been highly celebrated and collected receiving many local and national awards.  More recently, Brackett and his wife spend their time roaming the landscapes in northern New Mexico in their painting van, being inspired by every direction.   


Condition: this painting is in excellent, if not original condition. 

Provenance: this Original Oil Painting "Nambe Maiden" by Don Brackett is from a private Santa Fe collection. 

Recommended Reading:

A Lifetime in New Mexico—Passion in Paint by Don Brackett and PJ Garoutte

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Don Brackett, Western Artist
  • Category: Paintings
  • Origin: Western Artists
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Size:
    9-½” x 7-⅝” image;
    15-½” x 13-⅝” framed
  • Item # C3164K
  • SOLD

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