Untitled Painting #101
Artist: Leonard Peltier (b. 1944)
Title: Untitled
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 16 X 20 on Canvas
Date: 1993
Where Painted: United States Penitentiary - Leavenworth KS
This striking portrait by Leonard Peltier merges the visage of a Native American man with the powerful, stoic face of an American buffalo. The surreal composition symbolizes resilience, heritage, and the sacred bond between Indigenous people and nature. Through this fusion, Peltier captures a profound narrative of strength, identity, and the enduring spirit of Native America.