| Born in Alsace Lorraine, France, Henry Farny became a well-known
American illustrator and painter, especially for quiet aspects of
Indian life such as campfire scenes. Farny, working in a highly
realistic, detailed style, had a deep regard for Indians as
individuals, and often depicted them in
an harmonious environment. Only a few of his paintings show
Indians in
dramatic action. He particularly painted the Sioux Indians and,
given
the Indian name for "Long Boots", was (showing 500 of 17126 characters). |
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Henry Farny is also mentioned in these AskART essays:
Paris Pre 1900
Western Painters
Illustrators
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