Inventory for Navajo Artist Arthur Begay (1931-2010)
Arthur C. Begay was born in 1931. He lived most of his life near Newcomb, New Mexico, not far from Two Grey Hills Trading Post. In the 1950's, Arthur won a fellowship to study under the famous Saturday Evening Post illustrator, Norman Rockwell, and spent a year working in Rockwell's studio in Westport, Connecticut. Arthur C Begay is at the same time a known Navajo artist and an elusive character. He seemed to be somewhat nomadic and not necessarily interested in either fame or fortune. The quality of his work, when available, is what has gave him the "fame" that he had. When you see Arthur's work - you realize he had a great love for Monument Valley and Shiprock. It is the setting for many if not most of his paintings. The vivid colors of the sandstone buttes and the unusual intricate forms or "monuments" make a spectacular backdrop for Arthur's scenes of daily Navajo life. Arthur is included in American Indian Painters; A Biographical Directory by Jeanne Snodgrass and Patrick Lester's book, The Biographical Directory of Native American Painters. Arthur's painting are also in many museums, including The Smithsonian Institute.
Text drawn primarily from an obituary note written by Navajo photographer Desbah D. Allison.
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"Going on a Lazy Ride" circa 1990, Watercolor.
SOLD - "I Don't Trust You" circa 1990, Watercolor.
SOLD "Looking For My Lost Sheeps" circa 1990, Watercolor.
"Our Life at Monument Valley, Arizona" circa 1990, Watercolor.
"Sheepherder by Shiprock, New Mexico" circa 1990, Watercolor.
