Dolona Roberts (American, b. 1936), "Blankets," large oil on canvas painting depicting two Native American figures wearing colorful tribal blankets. Signed lower left and inscribed en verso with title, dimensions and number 2639. Unframed. 48 in. H x 44 in. W. Biography: Born in 1936 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Dolona Roberts has had a life-long fascination with the history and life of the Pueblo Indians which inspired her to become an artist. She studied art at the Colorado Fine Art Center in Colorado Springs from 1955 to 1957 and at the University of New Mexico from 1957 to 1959.  Most influential on her work were her teachers at the University of New Mexico, abstract expressionist Elaine de Kooning, impressionist Randall Davey, Taos artist Kenneth Adams, and Santa Fe artist Jozef Bakos. Guided by her Native American heritage (she is part Cherokee) and by a fascination for color, she created her internationally exhibited Blanket series of pastel paintings.  Large canvases are inhabited by images of blanketed Indian women seen from the back in geometric patterns in vivid, bold colors. Roberts has created several long series in an expressionist style, turning more and more to the abstract as her work progressed.  Her work has been exhibited across the U.S. and in Europe, where she won the 1960 Grand Prix Paris. Among other honors, she was named the Santa Fe artist of the year in 1981. (Source: Artist's website). 

Excellent condition. 

The collection of Hal and Susan Oven, Nashville, ex-Janus Gallery, Santa Fe. A copy of the 1986 sales receipt is available to the winning bidder.