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I visited the Foosaner Art Museum, where a collection of Langdon Kihn’s art was on display. The exhibit is named “An American Story”. Over 80 pieces of Kihn’s art were on exhibit, including rare portraits, landscapes, sketches, and Native American artifacts. I am intrigued by Native American culture and artifacts. So this exhibit filled with beautiful arts based on Native Americans, naturally drew me in. Also Kihn’s insightful view of Native American life intrigued me. Born on September 5, 1898, Brooklyn, New York, Wilfred Langdon Kihn is best known for his portraits of American Indians and illustrations of their history, culture and way of life. Due to Kihn’s artistic talent, he was enrolled in the Art Students League, where he studied under Homer Boss and Later Winold Reiss. Kihn joined his art teacher, Winold Reiss, on a trip to the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana where he completed his first series of portraits. This marked the beginning of his lifelong career of documenting the tribal nations of the United States and Canada. Langdon Kihn married Helen Butler, and had a daugh...

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