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Lot description
An original oil portrait entitled Old Man Edwards - Point Hope, Alaska by noted Alaska artist Harvey B. Goodale (1900-1980), depicting an elderly Alaska Native man dressed in a traditional cream-colored parka with a rich dark fur ruff framing his face. Looking upward into the distance, the subject is rendered with quiet confidence and dignity, his deeply lined features illuminated through expressive brushwork and warm earth tones that reveal a lifetime of experience. Goodale devoted much of his career to portraying the people and landscapes of Alaska, earning recognition for his sensitive depictions of Native elders and residents of remote communities. Rather than pursuing strict realism, he employed bold, confident brushwork and a restrained palette to convey personality and atmosphere, creating works that are both painterly and deeply human. His portraits remain among his most recognizable and enduring subjects, valued for their honesty and emotional presence. Signed and dated 1976 in the lower right, the painting is accompanied by two pages from The Anchorage Times: a 1977 feature discussing the enduring appeal of Harvey and Ann Goodale's artwork and a 1980 obituary commemorating the artist's life and legacy. Presented in the original carved and gilded wood frame with incised geometric decoration, the work measures approximately 24.5" x 20.5" overall with an image sight of 16" x 12".