Shannon Stirnweis
The Riding Lesson
The Riding Lesson
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The Riding Lesson captures a quiet moment between a Native American man and a young child learning to ride. Walking alongside the horse and holding the reins, the man looks back toward the child as they move through an open landscape, with tipis visible in the distance.
Stirnweis brings warmth and movement to the scene through the horse's animated stride and the interaction between the two figures, creating a narrative centered on guidance, trust, and learning.
Date: 1979
Medium: Limited Edition lithograph pencil-signed and numbered
Edition: Limited edition of 300
Image Size: 15 × 23 inches
Paper Size: 22 × 29 inches
Condition: Excellent; preserved in Mylar sleeve, never framed

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Shannon Stirnweis
Shannon Stirnweis was an American artist and illustrator known for his evocative portrayals of the people, landscapes, and traditions of the American West. Working with remarkable draftsmanship and sensitivity to atmosphere, Stirnweis documented a way of life shaped by land, labor, and heritage—capturing moments that were already beginning to disappear during his lifetime.