Raven Stealing the Sun
DateDecember 1974
Maker
Vernon Stephens
First Nations, Gitxsan, born 1949
Label TextThe Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Art, located at the K’san Historical Village, opened in 1967 and became a locus of art activity, including printmaking. The school developed a distinctive graphic style characterized by innovative compositions, narrative elements, and stylized formlines. Stephens trained here and was also an instructor. With Ken Mowatt, he illustrated a notable book of Gitxsan legends, Weget Wanders On, a visual narrative of the adventures of Weget (Raven) as he encounters many beings on his journeys. Here, Raven is seen in human form.
Object number2018.29.125
Provenance[Pacific Editions Limited, Victoria, British Columbia]; purchased by Bruce and Mary-Louise Colwell, Seattle, Washington, Nov. 3, 2006
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, INKED! Northwest Coast Silkscreen Prints from the Colwell Collection, Mar. 5 - Dec. 12, 2021.Credit LineGift of R. Bruce and Mary-Louise Colwell
Dimensions26 x 20 in. (66 x 50.8 cm)
MediumSilkscreen
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