#19 (Three Dancers) c. 1940s

Stephen Mopope's "Three Dancers" is a vibrantly colored gouache painting depicting three Kiowa dancers in traditional regalia. Created in the 1940s, the artwork showcases Mopope's signature style, using simplified forms and bold colors to capture the essence of Indigenous culture. The dancers, with their feathered headdresses and intricate beadwork, are shown in a procession, their rhythmic movements conveyed through the repetition of their figures. The artwork is a testament to Mopope's commitment to preserving and celebrating Kiowa traditions, a theme that pervades his artistic practice.