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This untitled piece is atestament to Dowdall’s unique vision, combining whimsy with the rustic charm offolk art. Through the use of found materials, each brushstroke tells a story, inviting viewers to appreciate the intricate details and the rich culturaltapestry of the mythical creature it represents. Dimensions of the actualpainting are 8.5 inches in height and 5.5 inches in width. Framed withdimensions of 9.5 – 14.5 in total, this piece is ready to adorn anyspace.

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This untitled piece is another testament to Dowdall’s unique vision, combining whimsy with the rustic charm of folk art. Through the use of found materials, each brushstroke tells a story, inviting viewers to appreciate the intricate details and the rich cultural tapestry of the mythical creature it represents. The creature itself is made from a postcard advertising a folk fest in Atlanta pasted on cardboard. Dimensions of the actual painting are 8.5 inches in height and 6.5 inches in width. Framed with dimensions of 9.5 – 14.5 in total, this piece is a wonderful addition to any collection.

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Brian Dowdall Outsider Folk art painting on paper “Snake”. Size: 18x 23 inches. Snake was created on paper with wash of tempera and sand. Item Catalogue # 3517. Brian Dowdall was born on February 12, 1948 in Anaconda, Montana. For a while he was involved with commune living and farming and he also lived in Mexico. Brian is best known for his cardboard and sand paintings of animal spirits, including: alligators, armadillos, possums, dogs, cats, and snakes. The strength of this artists work is their lack of self-consciousness as to what their art is or should be. HIS WORK HAS BEEN SHOWN ALL OVER THE COUNTRY INCLUDING THE AMERICAN VISIONARY MUSEUM IN BALTIMORE. Chuck and Jan Rosenak. The Rosenaks authored The Museum of American Folk Art Encyclopedia of 20th Century American Folk Art and Artists. This grouping of 815 lots Self-taught Art, Quilts, Canes of folk art legends as; Bill Traylor, Sam Doyle, Mary T. Smith, Juanita Rogers and hundreds of others. Chuck and Jan Rosenak are widely regarded as authorities in the field of American folk art. They amassed a large number of contemporary folk art pieces and authored four books on Folk Art and. Traveled often along country roads collecting folk art from everywhere in the country. See more art at The Anton Haardt Gallery in New Orleans. The item “Brian Dowdall folk art painting Snake Outsider Artist Rosenak Collection” is in sale since Sunday, March 14, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Folk Art & Indigenous Art”. The seller is “deepsouthc” and is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Region of Origin: US-Southeast
• Artist: Brian Dowdall
• Style: Folk Art
• Listed By: Artist
• Material: Paper & Papier Mache
• Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
• Date of Creation: 1990-1999
• Type: Paintings
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Features: Signed
• Signed?: Signed
• Original/ Reproduction: Original
• Color: Brown
• Subject: Snake
• Size Type/ Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30″)
• Originality: Original

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