A dedication to Geronimo and his struggles.
I tried to capture the youth and wisdom on one canvas. This painting not
only represents Geronimo, but all great warriors. I painted this picture
because he was invited to President Roosevelt´s inauguration parade
in Washington, D.C. in 1905. The photograph was taken, when Geronimo was
76 years old. As I stared at the photograph, I wondered what he was thinking.
Geronimo had just asked President Roosevelt to free himsince he was an
old man and wanted to go die with his people. President Roosevelt turned
him down using the excuse that the people of Arizona were still afraid
of him and that he might start an uprising. I wanted to display for everyone,
the youth, strength, and wisdom of this great Indian Leader.
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