Earl Biss
Native American painter from Montana, U.S. (1947–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Earl Biss (September 29, 1947 – October 18, 1998), also called Spotted Horse and The Spirit Who Walks Among His People, was a Native American painter born in Renton, Washington.[1] He was Apsáalooke and a citizen of the Crow Tribe of Montana.[1][2]
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Born | (1947-09-29)September 29, 1947 |
Died | October 18, 1998(1998-10-18) (aged 51) |
Nationality | Crow Tribe of Montana, American |
Education | San Francisco Art Institute |
Alma mater | Institute of American Indian Arts |
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A significant Native American fine artist, Biss is known for his colorful oil paintings of Plains Indians and western landscapes.[3] Biss exhibited his artwork widely[2] and has works in the public collections of institutions including the New Mexico Museum of Art, the Missoula Art Museum, and the Gilcrease Museum.[2]