This striking lithograph print titled Kiowa Dancer features a detailed portrait of a young Native American dancer, rendered with exceptional movement and vibrant coloration. Created in 1963, the piece captures a traditional figure in motion, beautifully detailing the rich textures of ceremonial regalia—from the intricate beadwork along the neckline and shoulders to the cascading fringe, feather accents, and patterned moccasins.
The artwork displays Wilson’s signature realism and deep respect for Indigenous culture. Executed with precise line work and soft, layered shading, the piece conveys both dynamic energy and serene dignity. The lower margin bears the printed artist mark <BW> as well as the artist's handwritten pencil signature and date, Charles Banks Wilson - 63, making it an outstanding piece for collectors of Regionalist and Western art.
The Artist
Charles Banks Wilson (1918–2013) was one of Oklahoma’s most celebrated painters, printmakers, illustrators, and historians. Renowned for his masterful depiction of the American West and Regionalist life, Wilson spent decades documenting the diverse faces, cultures, and landscapes of the region. His work is held in major permanent collections across the nation, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institution, and Tulsa’s Gilcrease Museum.
Throughout his distinguished career, Wilson gained national acclaim for his life portraits of prominent figures—such as Will Rogers, Sequoyah, and Jim Thorpe hanging in the Oklahoma State Capitol—as well as his extensive project documenting contemporary American Indian life. Honored by both the International Institute of Arts and Letters and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Wilson's legacy remains defined by his remarkable craftsmanship and his commitment to preserving Western heritage through authentic portraiture.
Dimensions
LxH (Inches): 12x16
This striking lithograph print titled Kiowa Dancer features a detailed portrait of a young Native American dancer, rendered with exceptional movement and vibrant coloration. Created in 1963, the piece captures a traditional figure in motion, beautifully detailing the rich textures of ceremonial regalia—from the intricate beadwork along the neckline and shoulders to the cascading fringe, feather accents, and patterned moccasins.
The artwork displays Wilson’s signature realism and deep respect for Indigenous culture. Executed with precise line work and soft, layered shading, the piece conveys both dynamic energy and serene dignity. The lower margin bears the printed artist mark <BW> as well as the artist's handwritten pencil signature and date, Charles Banks Wilson - 63, making it an outstanding piece for collectors of Regionalist and Western art.
The Artist
Charles Banks Wilson (1918–2013) was one of Oklahoma’s most celebrated painters, printmakers, illustrators, and historians. Renowned for his masterful depiction of the American West and Regionalist life, Wilson spent decades documenting the diverse faces, cultures, and landscapes of the region. His work is held in major permanent collections across the nation, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institution, and Tulsa’s Gilcrease Museum.
Throughout his distinguished career, Wilson gained national acclaim for his life portraits of prominent figures—such as Will Rogers, Sequoyah, and Jim Thorpe hanging in the Oklahoma State Capitol—as well as his extensive project documenting contemporary American Indian life. Honored by both the International Institute of Arts and Letters and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Wilson's legacy remains defined by his remarkable craftsmanship and his commitment to preserving Western heritage through authentic portraiture.
Dimensions
LxH (Inches): 12x16
