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Ann Peck “Little Fancy Dancer” — Original Pastel View Watchlist >

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Ann Peck Pastel “Little Fancy Dancer”

Native Child Portrait, Signed, Framed, COA — 1997

Original pastel painting by New Mexico artist Ann Peck, completed in 1997. This charming portrait depicts a young Native American child in powwow regalia—rose blouse, strands of turquoise and shell beads, a feathered headdress, and ceremonial feathers in hand. With painted cheeks and a radiant smile, the child is shown mid-celebration. Peck’s vibrant pastel technique highlights intricate beadwork, feathers, and textiles while conveying warmth and cultural pride.

The title refers to the Fancy Dance, a high-energy powwow tradition known for bright regalia, fast footwork, and expressive movement. Portraying a young “little fancy dancer,” Peck honors both the joy of childhood and the continuity of cultural heritage.

The painting is signed lower right and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity dated April 1997, affixed verso. It is professionally framed in a rustic wood frame with plexiglass and triple matting, ready for display.

Details

Artist: Ann Peck (New Mexico, active late 20th c.)
Title: Little Fancy Dancer
Date: 1997
Medium: Pastel on paper
Signature: Signed lower right “Ann Peck”
Dimensions: Overall: 32 x 26 in. | Visible: 20 x 15 in.
Frame: Rustic wood frame; professionally framed with plexiglass and triple matting
Provenance: Certificate of Authenticity affixed verso, signed and dated by the artist

Artist Biography

Ann Peck is a Southwestern artist based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, celebrated for pastel and watercolor works depicting Pueblo and Hispanic traditions, adobe architecture, and the cultural life of the Southwest. Though largely self-taught, she studied with Carl Coker, Joe Hidalgo, and Albert Handell, refining her mastery of portraiture and pastel technique. Her works have been exhibited in regional galleries, reproduced for cultural festivals such as the Wine & Chile Festival, and collected throughout the Southwest. Peck’s art emphasizes authenticity, blending research with sensitivity to respectfully portray Native and Hispanic lifeways.

Condition

Good overall. Pastel colors remain vivid and surface intact. Some faint debris is visible behind the plexiglass, but it does not detract from presentation. Frame and matting are stable and well presented.