VLADAN STIHA Oil on Canvas Painting, Navajo Children Eating Watermelon curtains Note: no wood frame

Note: no wood frame

Probably manufactured by the Northwestern Terra Cotta Company (Chicago

circa 1759-present)

Sponsor: Hinkley and Schmitt Inc

Saucer: Width 5

VLADAN STIHA Oil on Canvas Painting, Navajo Children Eating Watermelon curtains Note: no wood frameDETAILS Two Navajo girls in traditional dress, enjoying watermelon on a summer day. Sheep and trees in the background. TITLE Untitled STYLE Impressionism FRAMING Matted and gilt framed MAKER Vladan Stiha (Yugoslavian American, 1908 92). Stiha was born in Yugoslavia and died in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Known for Western American art, cowboys, Native American portraits. MARKS Signed (lower right): V. Stiha. Presentation inscription (on reverse): To E Kelle