Lot #80: Richard Bedwash (1936–2007) “Thunderbird” (1977) Acrylic on Paper, Signed & Dated Lower R

Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) painter from Long Lac, Ontario, known for his dynamic, symbolic imagery drawn from traditional Ojibwe spirituality and storytelling. This piece features a striking Thunderbird rendered in bold black lines, deep blue and red/orange tones, and crisp organic symmetry—hallmarks of the Woodland School style pioneered by Norval Morrisseau. • Artist: Richard Bedwash (Canadian, Anishinaabe, 1936/37–2007) • Title: Thunderbird • Date: 1977 • Medium: Acrylic (or screenprint, if applicable—please confirm) on paper • Signature: Signed “R. Bedwash 77” lower right Medium: Serigraph (Silkscreen) on paper, signed and dated 1977 by the artist. About the Artist Richard Bedwash (also known as Richard Petawayash) was a prominent figure within the second generation of Woodland artists. A student and friend of Norval Morrisseau, Bedwash incorporated spiritual and mythological symbolism—particularly the Thunderbird, a sacred figure representing power, transformation, and protection. His works have been exhibited in Canadian galleries and appear in private and institutional collections. Examples appear in auctions such as Waddington’s, Cowley Abbott, and First Arts Indigenous. Pickup category timeslot {A}