James Bama

American · 1926–2022 · Painter, Printmaker

James Elliott Bama was an American artist known for his realistic paintings and etchings of Western subjects. Life in Wyoming led to his comment, "Here an artist can trace the… (Wikipedia)

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  1. James Bama, Mountain Man, Anson Eddy, 1969, oil on boardMountain Man, Anson EddyCoeur d'Alene Art Auction · $123,200≈ £66,351≈ €97,161Sign up to see
  2. James Bama, Sioux Indian Wearing Ribbon Shirt, 1976, oil on boardSioux Indian Wearing Ribbon ShirtCoeur d'Alene Art Auction · $84,000≈ £41,351≈ €61,534Sign up to see
  3. James Bama, Slim Warren – The Old Cowboy, 1978, oil on boardSlim Warren – The Old CowboyCoeur d'Alene Art Auction · $66,550≈ £49,947≈ €58,495Sign up to see

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James Elliott Bama was an American artist known for his realistic paintings and etchings of Western subjects. Life in Wyoming led to his comment, "Here an artist can trace the beginnings of Western history, see the first buildings, the oldest wagons, saddles and guns, and be up close to the remnants of Indian culture ... And you can stand surrounded by nature's wonders."

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Born 1926, New York CityDied 2022Occupation Painter, Printmaker, IllustratorWikidata Q15490366 ↗ULAN 500027849 ↗

Also known as James E. Bama, James Elliott Bama

Artist record compiled from: Wikidata (CC0), Getty ULAN (ODC-By). See data sources & attribution.

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