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Raven Stealing the Moon
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Raven Stealing the Moon

Date1977
Maker Robert Davidson First Nations, Haida, born 1946
Label TextRobert Davidson, a highly acclaimed Northwest Coast artist of Haida descent, hails from an illustrious family of artists. Although his earliest exposure was to the carving arts, his work spans a variety of media, both new and traditional. A recognized leader in the revival of Haida art and culture, Davidson has been honored with a number of awards, including the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia In this work, the dominant colors are red and black, which are closely associated with Haida ancestral traditions. It utilizes the formline design that is prevalent in much Northwest Coast art. The title refers to a well-known Haida folktale in which a raven demonstrates his power by stealing the moon from the sky. This work was created at a time when Davidson was part of the Northwest Coast Print Guild, the group formed to establish high standards for printmaking from Native and First Nations artists.
Object number2013.19.1
Credit LineGift of Marshall and Helen Hatch
Dimensions23 1/16 x 10 9/16 in. (58.5 x 26.8 cm) Sheet.: 30 1/16 x 17 in. (76.4 x 43.2 cm)
MediumInk on paper
Reflections
Robert Davidson
1977
Object number: 2013.19.2
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Robert Davidson
1974
Object number: 2018.29.28
Butterflies
Robert Davidson
1977
Object number: 2013.19.3
Robert Davidson
1972
Object number: 2018.29.27
Photo: Scott Leen
Robert Davidson
1980
Object number: 2019.3.11
Robert Davidson
1991
Object number: 2020.4.3
Robert Davidson
1971
Object number: 2022.24.5
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Robert Davidson
2013
Object number: 2013.36