Roy Thomas

“Lightning Snake” is a powerful artwork that grows on you with a bit of time, and as completed in 1974, shows the influence Norval Morrisseau was having on Roy at the time. Canvas is in very good condition, given its age.
Measures approx. 32″ x 50″, and is titled on canvas verso “Lightening Snake” in pencil. As well, there is a typed label signed by Roy and typed:

“#1 Lightening Snake. Lightening Snake had a fight with Thunderbird, Thunderbird
won. $150.00”

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Approx. 19.625″ x 19.625″ canvas in a (scratched) frame slightly under 21″ x 21″. It is titled
“Owl + Rabbit” on the back of the canvas in pencil.
It is attractive, signed in Roy’s syllabic and dated 74 in the circle beside. There is a piece on page 35 of the book
Vision Circle – The Art of Roy Thomas that looks like it could have been done at the same time.
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This wonderful acrylic on fine art paper painting represents his earlier period of work. Roy was heavily influenced by Norval Morrisseau (the man who broke the taboo that natives should not sell art reflecting their symbolism and traditions) as witnessed by this piece. It has been professionally re-framed with conservation/preservation materials throughout (including Conservation Reflection Control glazing (glass)). Artwork measures 15″ x 18″, mat opening is approx.13.75″ x 16.5″, and outside frame dimensions are roughly 23″ x 26″.

The artwork has been authenticated by Louise Thomas (Roy’s widow, owner of Anishnaabe Art gallery) and appraised by her at $3,900 (Cdn) last year.

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