Untitled (Deer Dance) 1949

"Untitled (Deer Dance)" is a 1949 lithograph by American artist William Howard Shuster (1893-1969). The work depicts a group of Pueblo Native Americans dancing in front of a burning adobe building. Shuster, known for his depictions of Native American life, masterfully captures the movement of the dancers with stark black and white lines. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and solemnity, drawing attention to the ritualistic nature of the event. The smoke rising from the building symbolizes the importance of fire and the element of transformation within the dance.