Vintage Dorothy Francis - EKALUK of Victoria Island - c. 1960s Print - Folk Art

Dorothy Francis - EKALUK of Victoria Island c. 1960s Print Beautiful Dorothy Francis print of “EKALUK of Victoria Island” Amazing folk art techniques used to mount the print for display. The wood base with crackle paint and gold-tone chain edging is topped with the print and sealed with a clear sealant. Ready to hang in any room of your home. Artist: Dorothy Francis (1923-2016) Dorothy Francis was born in Dinsmore, Saskatchewan in 1923. Francis moved to North Vancouver in 1952, where she attended the Vancouver Art School. She is best known for her portraits of the Inuit people, whom she studied extensively, to ensure that details in dress and artifacts were correct. Her compositions radiate a light-hearted happiness and often feature children. For most of her career Dorothy’s art was centered round Canada’s Inuit and First Nations people. The sensitivity shown for her subjects resulted in her artwork being collected around the world. 7.25”W x 10”H x .75”D Please see all photos as part of the description. Ships from a smoke-free home. *Last two photos are provided for reference only, not included in the sale. One depicts Dorothy Francis at work c. 1960s. The other depicts the EKALUK print in its original state, prior to the folk art framing techniques.