(1907-1959) Also named Alexander C. McIntosh as well as Lumhee Holot-Tee. His mother was Pawnee-Wichita, while his father was Creek. The name of His mother's clan was the name he chose to use, Blue Eagle. The Creek word for Blue Eagle is "Lumhee-Holot-Tee". The name McIntosh resulted from one family member's Scottish ancestry.
Published in 2006 by Medicine Wheel Press, The Art and Life of Acee Blue Eagle by Tamara Liegerot Elder presents a fascinating chronology of Acee's family life followed by his development as an artist.
About the Artist | (1907-1959) Also named Alexander C. McIntosh as well as Lumhee Holot-Tee. His mother was Pawnee-Wichita, while his father was Creek. The name of His mother's clan was the name he chose to use, Blue Eagle. The Creek word for Blue Eagle is "Lumhee-Holot-Tee". The name McIntosh resulted from one family member's Scottish ancestry. Published in 2006 by Medicine Wheel Press, The Art and Life of Acee Blue Eagle by Tamara Liegerot Elder presents a fascinating chronology of Acee's family life followed by his development as an artist. |
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Culture | American Indian |
Style | Whimsical |
Medium | Gouache (opaque watercolor) on paper board |
Sight size | 6 1/4" height X 9 1/2" width |
Frame size | 13" height X 16 3/4" width |
Signed | "Blue Eagle" at viewer's lower right |
Date of creation | Circa 1920 |
Condition | Excellent, as appeared framed, glazed |
Provenance | B Nib |