This is a "pencil" of "Raven
Blanket,"- Nez Percé. The
culturally diverse Nez Percé
inhabited the Great Basin
region of the United States
and were skilled horse
breeders and hunters.
The photo used for
reference was taken by
Edward Sheriff Curtis, circa
1890s.
The original is 6.75" x 9.5"
overall. It is drawn on
medium weight, hot press
Crescent Illustration Board.
German made
Faber-Castell Drawing
Pencils were used. The
majority of the "pencil" was
done with a #6 lead, while
the remainder was
darkened with a #8 lead.
Total time to complete was
almost 16 hours.
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