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Artist:  Leonard Peltier (b. 1944)
Title: “One of the 38"

Medium:  Oil on Canvas

Dimensions:  16” x 20”

Painted by Leonard Peltier in 2003 at the maximum security United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas, while in his 28th year of incarceration, the Peltier Family held the painting until Leonard’s release on February 18, 2025. The painting was acquired by a private collector in 2025. It remains in the recipient's private collection.

This powerful painting by Leonard Peltier depicts a Native American man carrying a heavy ball and chain slung over his shoulder, symbolizing the weight of oppression and injustice endured by Indigenous peoples The artwork captures a poignant blend of strength and resilience, inviting viewers to reflect on themes of captivity, resistance, and the ongoing struggle for freedom Through stark imagery and bold brushwork, Peltier conveys a profound message about the enduring spirit in the face of adversity.