Untitled Painting #103
Artist: Leonard Peltier (b. 1944)
Title: Untitled
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 24 X 18
Date: 2009
Where Painted: United States Penitentiary - Coleman, FL
This powerful painting by Leonard Peltier captures the solemn presence of a young Native American boy standing beside a pile of bison skulls. The artwork poignantly reflects themes of loss, resilience, and the enduring connection between Indigenous people and the sacred buffalo. Through its stark imagery and profound symbolism, the piece invites reflection on history, cultural survival, and the deep spiritual ties to the natural world.