Arthur C. Begay (December 15, 1932 – 2010) was a Navajo American painter born in Newcomb, New Mexico.[1][2] Begay has exhibited his work across the country[1] and is known for his colorful, flat style paintings. Some of his works are in the permanent collection of institutions including the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.[3]
Arthur C. Begay | |
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| Born | December 15, 1932 |
| Died | 2010 (aged 77–78) |
| Nationality | Navajo Nation, American |
| Occupation | painter |
Begay's work included depictions of everyday life, often with scenic backgrounds including Monument Valley and Shiprock.[4] After winning a fellowship, Begay worked for a year in the 1950s studying with illustrator Norman Rockwell at his workshop in Westport, Connecticut. Begay's work often shows this influence.[4]
Begay attended Phoenix High School.[5] He lived much of his life in Shiprock, New Mexico. In addition to exhibiting at galleries and fairs, his work was sold in local trading posts.[6]
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- ^ a b King, Jeanne Snodgrass (1968). American Indian painters; a biographical directory. Smithsonian Libraries. New York : Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation. p. 17.
- ^ "Arthur C. Begay | 9 Artworks at Auction | MutualArt". www.mutualart.com. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
- ^ "Navajo Lady Basket Dancers | National Museum of the American Indian". americanindian.si.edu. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
- ^ a b "Arthur C. Begay Paintings - Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe". www.adobegallery.com. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
- ^ Lester, Patrick D. (Patrick David) (1995). The biographical directory of Native American painters. Internet Archive. Tulsa, OK : SIR Publications ; Norman, OK : Distributed by University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 978-0-8061-9936-8.
- ^ Eddington, Patrick (1995). Trading post guidebook : where to find the trading posts, galleries, auctions, artists, and museums of the Four Corners region. Internet Archive. Flagstaff, Ariz. : Northland Pub. ISBN 978-0-87358-612-2.
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