Artist:  Leonard Peltier (b. 1944)
Title:  “Playtime”

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions:  20” x 16”
Date:  2014

Where Painted:   United States Penitentiary -  Lewisburg, PA

This striking portrait by Leonard Peltier captures the delicate innocence and quiet strength of a young Native American girl. Through meticulous brushwork and a warm, earthy palette, the painting conveys deep cultural heritage and timeless resilience. The girl’s serene expression invites reflection on identity, tradition, and the enduring spirit of Indigenous peoples.