Est-Zan-Lopa—Navajo Ganado Arizona 1904
edwardwarrensawyer
theartinstituteofchicago
bronze
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medal
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toned paper
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bronze
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portrait reference
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unrealistic statue
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portrait head and shoulder
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coloured pencil
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united-states
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animal drawing portrait
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portrait drawing
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watercolour illustration
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decorative-art
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portrait art
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fine art portrait
Edward Warren Sawyer's 1904 bronze medal, "Est-Zan-Lopa—Navajo Ganado Arizona," depicts a young Navajo woman in profile, her features rendered with realism and sensitivity. The medal, a testament to Sawyer's artistic talents, embodies the artist's interest in Native American cultures. This piece is a striking example of American portraiture, showcasing the individual beauty of a specific cultural group, the Navajo people.
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