Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2013 End of the Trail by James Earle Fraser James Earle Fraser’s sculpture End of the Trail succinctly and pointedly summarized American perception of Native Americans in the early twentieth century. A forlorn warrior sits slumped on his pony. His moccasined feet dangle loosely, and his spear […]
James Earle Fraser
Sculpture Guide: Buffalo Prayer
Buffalo Prayer James Earle Fraser Modeled ca. 1917, cast posthumously 1968 Location: To the left of the front entrance James Earle Fraser, made famous for his design of the buffalo nickle and his iconic sculpture, The End of the Trail, (seen inside the Whitney gallery), depicted a dramatic and emotional Plains Indian medicine man standing in reverent […]
The Territories Ahead: Discovering my West!
Hello fellow art fans!!! My name is Albena Maslinkova and I will be posting regular blogs as the new Whitney Western Art Museum curatorial intern. Before I begin my summer adventure here at the Center, I would like to introduce myself as well as inform each of you about my incredible assignment. My love for […]
Points West Online: A Celebration of the American West through Outdoor Sculpture
From Points West magazineOriginally published in Winter 2006 A Celebration of the American West through Outdoor Sculpture: Art and the Elements By Christine Brindza, former Curatorial Assistant, Whitney Western Art MuseumPhotographs by former Photographers Chris Gimmeson and Sean Campbell “Come! See what we have to offer!” With Bob Scriver’s sculpture of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody stationed like […]