HarryWhitehorse.com
Title
Harry Whitehorse Art
Contact
- Whitehorse Gallery
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- Monona WI
- United States 53716
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- NULL
Description
About the Artist
Harry Whitehorse came into this world in a wigwam near the Indian Mission in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, the traditional home of the Ho-Chunk (formerly known as Winnebago) people. His career in art began at an early age as an apprentice to his uncle who was an accomplished silversmith, carver, and artist. He learned to fashion small bits of silver into designs taken from nature, hoping to sell them alongside the more advanced work of his teacher.
When Harry was a young child, he attended Tomah Indian Boarding School, as was the custom of the day. There the art teachers observed his already well-developed talents and continued to tutor him the areas of oil painting and drawing.
The interest in art continued through military service in WWII, where Harry had the opportunity to view the great art museums of the Orient and Europe. This influence convinced Harry to pursue a career in art after his tour of duty.
