Joe Beeler (American, 1931-2006) Horses For Quanah

Joe Beeler
(American, 1931-2006)
Horses For Quanah
oil on canvas
signed Joe Beeler (lower left)
24 x 36 inches
This lot is located in Denver.
Property from the Collection of a Missouri Company

Provenance:

Quanah Parker was the war leader of the Kwahadi band of the Comanche Nation and a prominent figure in the late nineteenth-century American West. Born around 1845, he was the son of Comanche chief Peta Nocona and Cynthia Ann Parker, an Anglo-American abducted as a child and assimilated into the Comanche tribe. His unique parentage provided him with a distinct perspective on the cultural dynamics of the time. Quanah became a respected leader, particularly during the increasing conflict between Native Americans and American settlers.
He played a crucial role in resisting the encroachment of settlers on Native lands and led his people in battles against the U.S. Army. However, after the Comanche were ultimately forced onto reservations, Quanah adapted to the changing circumstances. He became a fierce advocate for the rights and welfare of his people, promoting education while striving to preserve Comanche culture. Remembered as a great leader, his legacy reflects the complexities of Native American identity in the face of tremendous change, and embodies strength, courage, and resilience.
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