Allen Sapp (Canadian, 1928–2015)
Conversation on the Prairies
Acrylic on Canvas | 12 x 16 inches (canvas)
Signed lower right
This acrylic painting by Cree artist Allen Sapp depicts a quiet moment of everyday prairie life. A man sits on his horse, smoking a cigarette, while speaking with another figure seated beside a wagon wheel. In the background, a house and open field complete the calm rural setting. Sapp’s characteristic brushwork, warm palette, and direct storytelling style reflect his lifelong interest in documenting the people and scenes of his community.
Presented in a fitted frame and ready to display.
Artist Biography
Allen Sapp (1928–2015) was a distinguished Cree painter from the Red Pheasant Reserve in Saskatchewan. Known for his straightforward and sincere depictions of reserve and rural prairie life, his work has been widely exhibited and collected across Canada. Sapp received the Order of Canada and the Governor General’s Award for his contribution to Canadian art and for preserving the memories and traditions of his community.
 
 
 
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