John Nieto (American, 1936-2018) Seated Plains Warrior, 1995 Oil on canvas 60 x 48 inches (152.4 x 121.9 cm) Signed ...
Auction amount: $50,000.00
Sold: Nov 17, 2023
John Nieto (American, 1936-2018)
Paintings
Birth Place: Denver, CO
Biography:
What is a Summary of John Nieto’s Artwork, Style, and Background?
John Nieto was an American contemporary artist who concentrated on Native American themes including Native American tribal representatives as well as indigenous wildlife. He was a longtime resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He utilized intense primary colors, applied in bold strokes to give dimension and character to the canvas. In his drawings, Nieto employed classic linear techniques to create images of great detail and depth ¹.
What Kind of Art Does John Nieto Make?
John Nieto made contemporary art that concentrated on themes that transcended mere representation. He utilized intense primary colors, applied in bold strokes to give dimension and character to the canvas.
How Did John Nieto Get Started?
John Wesley Nieto was the 3rd oldest of 14 children born to Natalia Venegas Nieto, who was of Mescalero Apache and Hispanic descent in Denver, Colorado. His father Simon Nieto worked for the U.S. Office of Censorship during WW II, later became a Methodist minister. Nieto's roots can be traced back over 300 years and his work reflects his Hispanic and American Indian ancestry. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Southern Methodist University in 1959.
Where Have John Nieto’s Works Been Exhibited?
Nieto presented his painting “Delegate to the White House” to President Reagan in the Oval Office of the White House. which hung during the President’s term in office and later included in the presidential library. In 2002 his painting Buffalo Dancer was installed in the Albuquerque International Sunport’s Great Hall. In 1994 Nieto received the New Mexico Governor's Award for Achievement in the Arts. He served on the Advisory Boards for both the Wheelwright Museum and the Native American Preparatory School. Nieto is represented in the New Mexico Museum of Fine Arts in Santa Fe.
Who Influenced John Nieto’s Style?
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Is John Nieto Still Alive?
No
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