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

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions:  16” x 20”
Date:  2014

Where Painted:   United States Penitentiary -  Coleman, FL

This compelling portrait by Leonard Peltier captures the dignified presence of a Native American man against a warm, neutral, abstract background. The use of unique blue tones in the figure adds a striking complementary contrast, highlighting both the subject’s strength and the artist’s distinctive style. The interplay of warm and cool colors invites viewers to reflect on identity, resilience, and cultural depth.