Courting Ceremony, dated 2024

Original ledger art by Oklahoma artist James Black. The composition depicts a traditional courting ceremony between a man and a woman, the former of which is portrayed playing a flute. Colored pencil and ink on 19th century ledger paper. Signed by the artist and dated, 2024, lower center. Presented in a new custom handcarved basswood frame by artisan Michael Blatnik with a 4 ply archival mat and UV70 protectant glass.