John S. Perry Original Drawing Canadian Listed Artist Indian First Nation

Description

Original John S. Perry (1895--1980)
Original Drawing-Watercolor/Pastel by Listed Canadian Artist
Fine Art/Work-on-paper, drawing
A profile portrait of First Nations ("Indian") man with black braids,
green shirt and blanket.
Signed in black pencil on LR ‘John
S. Perry.’
Matted in French lined matt and original carved
gilt frame.
9.5" x 13"  sight  +  17" x 21" frame
Biography:
John Perry was born in 1897 in Evercreech, Bath, England. He moved to Saskatchewan, Canada in 1913 and served in World War I in France, returning to settle in Regina in 1921. He continued to be involved in military service, serving as a personnel selection officer in England during World War II and later, as a counsellor for the Department of Veterans' Affairs in Regina.
A self-taught artist, Perry worked in a variety of mediums including oils, pastels, and watercolour, painting landscapes and portraits, including many of First Nations people on the plains. Perry was commissioned to paint the portraits of two lieutenant governors of Saskatchewan (R.J.M. Parker and Thomas Miller), as well as premier J.T.M. Anderson. Perry's work was exhibited in solo shows in Regina, elsewhere in Saskatchewan, and in British Columbia, and was shown in a group exhibition at London, England's Tate Gallery. His work is in the collection of the Government of Saskatchewan.
John Perry died in British Columbia in 1980.
Source:
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Provenance: Family Estate
Please inspect our high resolution photos for more information, or let us know if you have any questions!
We will usually ship via FedEx
Appraisley is committed to health and safety Best Practices
APPRAISLEY AUCTIONS