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

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions:  10” x 8” on canvasboard
Date:  2010

Where Painted:   United States Penitentiary -  Lewisburg, PA

This original painting by Leonard Peltier captures the powerful spirit of wild horses set against a sweeping Western American landscape. With bold brushstrokes and a keen eye for natural detail, Peltier conveys both the freedom and resilience emblematic of the West. The dynamic composition and earthy palette evoke a profound connection to the land and its untamed beauty, reflecting the artist’s deep cultural roots and commitment to storytelling through art.