Wind Walker (or Portrait of a Young Indigenous Child with Bird)
Limited Edition Offset Lithograph on Paper • Donald "Don" Seahorn (1930–2009)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Western Art / Native American Regionalism / Commercial Realism
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithography based on an original watercolor; original technique includes wet-on-wet watercolor washes, dry brush details, and soft-focus atmospheric rendering.
Creation Period
Late 20th century (circa 1980s-1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches (image size); Portrait format
Subject Description
A close-up portrait of a young Indigenous child with soulful eyes. A Scissor-tailed Flycatcher bird is perched near the child's head, integrated into the composition alongside two spotted feathers and a beaded choker. The piece symbolizes harmony between nature and humanity, utilizing a soft, ethereal palette.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible light fading consistent with age and exposure to UV light typical of paper prints from this era.
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $250 USD
Auction Estimate
$50 - $150 USD
Provenance History
Numbered edition 962/1000; likely purchased through a gallery specializing in Western/Southwestern art or a commercial art print retailer in the 1980s or 1990s.
Art Historical Significance
Don Seahorn was a notable Oklahoma-based artist known for his sensitive depictions of Native American youth and wildlife. While primarily a commercial/decorative artist, his work contributed to the popularization of Southwestern aesthetics in American middle-class decor during the late 20th century.
Notable Features
Hand-signed by the artist in the lower right and left corners of the print; numbered 962/1000. Features the characteristic blending of hair into the background, a hallmark of Seahorn's 'spirit' style portraits.
Condition Issues
Slight oxidation or yellowing of the paper margins may be present. The image shows some chromatic shifts (fading of reds/pinks) due to long-term light exposure.
Conservation Recommendations
Upgrade to UV-protective museum glass and acid-free archival matting to prevent further acidic burn and color loss. Should be kept out of direct sunlight.