Gerard Curtis Delano (1890-1972)
Pinto Martin, 1932
oil on canvas
24.75 x 23.25 inches
30 x 28.25 inches (frame)
artist's monogram lower left

Gerard Curtis Delano, a Massachusetts native, found his artistic calling in the rugged landscapes of Colorado and Arizona, where he depicted Native Americans in their natural surroundings. After studying at the Art Students League in New York and working as a ranch hand in Colorado, he built a log cabin studio in the Rocky Mountains. Returning briefly to New York for commissions and further art studies, he struggled financially during the Depression. In 1933, he returned to Colorado permanently. Inspired by the Navajo during a pivotal trip to Arizona in 1943, Delano dedicated himself to portraying their proud culture with deep respect and admiration throughout his career.

The painting appears to be in good condition. Under UV examination, shows minor fill and inpaint at flattened horizontal cracks and minor flaking. The painting has been professionally conserved and relined. Publication notes written by publisher on canvas were preserved and wrapped around top stretcher bar.