Lot # 58 - Original Water Color By Joe Morris

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Start Date/Time: 23-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM
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An original 1982 watercolor by Joe Morris, titled “The Dancer,” signed and marked AARA (All Rights Reserved by the Artist). This work showcases Morris’s distinctive visual language: a stylized Native figure in profile, rendered with elongated contours, sweeping hair and feather elements, and rhythmic color transitions that suggest movement and ceremony.

Morris layers warm earth tones, violets, blues, and oranges in fluid, interlocking shapes that create a sense of motion radiating through the figure. The composition balances cultural symbolism with a modern graphic sensibility, making this a strong example of Morris’s early‑1980s work. A striking, expressive piece for collectors of Native‑themed modernist art or Morris’s oeuvre.

Short Artist Bio — Joe Morris

Joe Morris is an American artist known for his stylized portrayals of Native dancers, figures, and ceremonial themes. Active primarily in the 1970s–1980s, Morris developed a recognizable style built on flowing linework, bold color fields, and rhythmic compositions that evoke movement and spiritual resonance. His work appears in private collections across the United States and remains appreciated for its strong graphic presence and contemporary interpretation of Indigenous subject matter.



Dimensions : 13.5 in W x 17 in H

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