White Buffalo in Landscape (Night Vision)
Original drawing or high-quality limited edition print on paper, professionally matted and framed • Timothy L. Swimmer (Native American/Lakota artist)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Native American Art / Visionary Ledger-influenced style
Medium & Technique
Graphite, charcoal, or colored pencil on paper with airbrush or stippling techniques for gradients; likely a mixed media drawing
Creation Period
1997-1998 (dated 97 and 98 in signatures)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 11x14 inches (sight), landscape orientation
Subject Description
A stylized white buffalo, a sacred symbol in Lakota culture, depicted in a nocturnal or twilight landscape with a dark sun or moon. The buffalo is rendered with rounded, bulbous forms, set against a backdrop of mountains and sparse prairie grass.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the artwork appears well-preserved behind glass with a professional double matte
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $700 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Likely purchased directly from the artist or at a Western/Native American regional art market in the late 1990s
Art Historical Significance
Represents the late 20th-century movement of Native American artists blending traditional spiritual iconography (the White Buffalo Calf Woman prophecy) with modern graphic sensibilities and airbrush techniques popular in the 90s.
Notable Features
Features two distinct signatures by Timothy L. Swimmer, dated '97 and '98, suggesting it may have been finished or exhibited across those two years. Distinctive stippled gradient texture in the sky.
Condition Issues
Minor frame wear; slight potential for light-induced fading if not protected by UV glass; no visible foxing or acid burn from this angle.
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the use of UV-protective glass and archival acid-free matting; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of the delicate grey gradients.