Carl Sweezy was a pioneer in using Native American art style and moving it from book-style ledger drawing to devoting the Native American style. He was employed by James Mooney, Smithsonian Museum anthropologist to restore old shields and copy designs. Mooney liked his style of painting and encouraged him to continue. He depicted buffalo hunts Sun Dance, Little Big Horn and ceremonies. He detailed Native American dress. His paintings are displayed at the National Museum of the American Indian and many venues in Oklahoma.
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Native American Biographies: Carl Sweezy: Arapaho Artist
Carl Sweezy was a pioneer in using Native American art style and moving it from book-style ledger drawing to devoting the Native American style. He was employed by James Mooney, Smithsonian Museum anthropologist to restore old shields and copy designs. Mooney liked his style of painting and encouraged him to continue. He depicted buffalo hunts Sun Dance, Little Big Horn and ceremonies. He detailed Native American dress. His paintings are displayed at the National Museum of the American Indian and many venues in Oklahoma.
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