Sitting Bull 1972

Leonard Baskin’s 1972 lithograph, *Sitting Bull*, is a powerful and expressive portrait of the iconic Lakota leader. Baskin utilizes bold, gestural lines to capture Sitting Bull’s stoic features, creating a sense of both strength and vulnerability. The exaggerated proportions of his nose and the dramatic lines of his hair and clothing add to the artwork’s sense of drama. The image is both a celebration of Sitting Bull’s legacy and a commentary on the complex history of Native Americans in the United States.