Vision SeekingAllan Capron Houser · 1950
1950
Southern Plains Indian Museum (A.2022.01.05)Diorama depicts a Cheyenne vision quest. It was commissioned by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board in 1950. Figures are modeled out of beeswax and handpainted. Diorama landscaping is real sand and real native sandstone rocks, which Houser cut ridges in to make appear old and weathered.
Allan Capron Houser (1914 – 1994)
Allan Houser (1914-1994): Celebrated Chiricahua Apache sculptor & painter who masterfully blended Native American heritage with modernist techniques. Explore his impactful legacy and iconic works!
About this artwork
- Title: Vision Seeking
- Artist: Allan Capron Houser
- Year: 1950
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Main color: Driftwood
- Color intensity: Balanced
Questions & Answers
What are the author and date of "Vision Seeking"?
Allan Capron Houser made "Vision Seeking" in 1950.
What level of contrast does "Vision Seeking" by Allan Capron Houser show?
The light-dark contrast of "Vision Seeking" is recorded as bold. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.
How strong are the colors of "Vision Seeking"?
The colors of "Vision Seeking" by Allan Capron Houser show a balanced soft saturation with a balanced intensity.