Description of the work Generally in good condition, see photo, the engraving is noted in pencil at the bottom of the image, see photo This is an engraving on paper, created in the 1960s by Inuit artist Annie Mikpiga (1900-1984). The composition, in black on a white background, represents a reindeer hunting scene: a leaping reindeer can be discerned and, below, an animal silhouette (probably a dog or a predator) as well as a stylized hunter. The intentionally stripped-down and contrasted graphic style evokes both the Inuit narrative tradition and a modern aesthetic of printed images. The work reflects the importance of hunting in the daily and spiritual life of Arctic communities, while also showcasing the artistic sensitivity unique to 20th-century Inuit engravers. ⸻ Biography of Annie Mikpiga (1900-1984) Annie Mikpiga (also spelled Annie Mikpigaq) was an Inuit artist born in 1900 and passed away in 1984. Originally from Nunavik (Quebec Arctic), she belongs to the first generation of Inuit creators whose drawings and engravings were disseminated beyond their community starting in the 1950s-1960s, notably thanks to art cooperatives. She specialized in engraving and drawing on paper, developing a refined style with bold and symbolic forms that draw from traditional narratives and scenes: hunting, Arctic animals, legends. Her work is part of the broader movement of the renaissance of graphic Inuit art that emerged in Canada in the mid-20th century, supported by initiatives to promote it in the international art market. Her works, now rare, are valuable testimonies of the visual transmission of Inuit knowledge and myths. They have been presented in several group exhibitions and are featured in some private and museum collections dedicated to Inuit art from Quebec and Canada. Recommended Products Provided by Style:1940-1960 Genre:Outsider art, Raw art Features:On Paper Theme:Character Country of origin:France