Framed Canvas Portrait Print of a Native American Man by Earl Biss

This item is a contemporary giclée or high-quality canvas print of a portrait by the renowned Apsáalooke (Crow) artist Earl Biss (1947–1998). The artwork depicts a focused portrait of a young Native American man wearing a high-crowned brown hat adorned with a multi-colored beaded band in traditional geometric patterns and a large feather tucked into the brim. He is dressed in a crisp, white button-down shirt against a dark, monochromatic background that emphasizes the subject's features. The print displays a dual signature in the lower-left corner: one large stylized signature in gold-tone ink and a smaller, secondary signature next to it in white or silver. The piece appears to be a modern canvas wrap, likely a reproduction of an original oil painting, and is housed in a simple, light-toned wood 'floater' style frame. The craftsmanship of the reproduction shows fine detail in the skin tones and texture of the canvas. The condition appears excellent with no visible fading, tears, or surface abrasions, though the frame has a minimal gap characteristic of floater designs. Biss was a member of the 'Big Five' of the Institute of American Indian Arts, and his style typically blends dynamic expressionism with traditional subjects, making this a significant piece for collectors of contemporary Indigenous art.