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ᐳᓗ ᐳᓚ Pudlo Pudlat

Pudlo Pudlat was a Canadian Inuk artist whose preferred medium was a combination of acrylic wash and coloured pencils. His works are in the collections of most Canadian museums. At his death in 1992, Pudlat left a body of work that included more than 4000 drawings and 200 prints. Pudlat began drawing in the early 1960s after he abandoned the semi-nomadic way of life and settled in ᑭᙵᐃᑦ / Kinngait [Cape Dorset]. He experienced firsthand the radical transformation of life in the Arctic that occurred in the 20th Century and reached its peak in the 1950s. In the late 1950s, when he was already in his 40s, he moved to Kiaktuuq near ᑭᙵᐃᑦ / Kinngait to recover from a bout of tuberculosis. It was there he met Inuit art pioneer James Archibald Houston and began his career as an artist. Pudlat spent 33 years creating art. He began by carving sculpture, but he found carving difficult because of an arm injury, so he switched to drawing around 1959 or 1960. Initially encouraged by James Houston and then by Terry Ryan of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative (now known as the Kinngait Co-operative), he embraced drawing and later printmaking and painting as these media were introduced in the north. Pudlat occasionally traveled south and to other parts of the Arctic for medical treatment. The objects he encountered his travels, especially airplanes, are prominent in his subject matter. In 1972 one of Pudlat's prints was selected for reproduction on a UNICEF greeting card. Pudlat travelled to Ottawa to attend the opening of an exhibition of the works. He remembered it as the first work for which he was invited south and accorded public recognition.
Creator Id: 491
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Community Detail: recoGnj3Hf0wf9phl
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
Additional Statuses: Inuit
Beginning Year: 1916
Country of Birth: Canada
Province of Birth: Nunavut
Year of Birth: 1916
City: ᑭᙵᐃᑦ / Kinngait [Cape Dorset]
Community: recoGnj3Hf0wf9phl
Country: Canada
Type of Creator: Artist
Ending Year: 1992
Gender: Male
Living Status: Deceased
Mediums: drawing, printmaking
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Work by ᐳᓗ ᐳᓚ Pudlo Pudlat

Caribou Chased by Wolf

Work ID: 26992

Description: Printed by: Eegyvudluk Pootoogook (1931-)

Measurements: 47.5 x 62.5 cm

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Woman with Bird Image

Work ID: 26989

Description: Printed by: Elijah Pootoogook (1943-)

Measurements: 60.0 x 42.5 cm

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Sea Goddess Held by Bird

Work ID: 26994

Description: Printed by: Iyola Kingwatsiak (1933-2000)

Measurements: 65.0 x 60.0 cm

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Fish and Spear

Work ID: 26993

Description: Printed by: Iyola Kingwatsiak (1933-2000)

Measurements: 47.5 c 62.5 cm

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Avingaluk (The Big Lemming)

Work ID: 26995

Description: Printed by: Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-)

Measurements: 77.5 x 57.5 cm

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Spirit with Symbols

Work ID: 26996

Description: Printed by: Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-)

Measurements: 60.0 x 42.5 cm

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Man Carrying Reluctant Wife

Work ID: 26991

Description: Printed by: Eegyvudluk Pootoogook (1931-)

Measurements: 64.2 x 48.4 cm

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Animal Whalers I

Work ID: 26997

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 46.0 x 61.2 cm

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Man in Fish Weir

Work ID: 26999

Description: Printed by: Elijah Pootoogook (1943-)

Measurements: 61.2 x 36.9 cm

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Thoughts of Walrus

Work ID: 26990

Description: Printed by: Iyola Kingwatsiak (1933-2000)

Measurements: 60.0 x 30.5 cm

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Eagle Carrying Man

Work ID: 27001

Description: Printed by: Iyola Kingwatsiak (1933-2000)

Measurements: 61.2 x 49.7 cm

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Running Rabbit

Work ID: 27002

Description: Printed by: Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-)

Measurements: 62.5 x 48.7 cm

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Musk Ox Trappers

Work ID: 27003

Description: Printed by: Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-)

Measurements: 47.5 x 61.2 cm

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Raven with Fish

Work ID: 27000

Description: Printed by: Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-)

Measurements: 45.0 x 61.2 cm

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Spirit Watching Games

Work ID: 27004

Description: Printed by: Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-)

Measurements: 25.0 x 43.7 cm

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Spirits

Work ID: 27005

Description: Printed by: Eegyvudluk Pootoogook (1931-)

Measurements: 62.5 x 60.0 cm

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Fish Lake

Work ID: 27006

Description: Printed by: Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-)

Measurements: 60.6 x 84.3 cm

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Composition

Work ID: 27007

Description: Printed by: Iyola Kingwatsiak (1933-2000)

Measurements: 42.5 x 60.0 cm

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The Owl

Work ID: 27008

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 42.5 x 60.0 cm

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Arctic Angel

Work ID: 27010

Description: Printed by: Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-)

Measurements: 60.0 x 90.0 cm

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Winter Angel

Work ID: 27011

Description: Printed by: Eegyvudluk Pootoogook (1931-)

Measurements: 60.0 x 90.0 cm

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Ecclesiast

Work ID: 27009

Description: Printed by: Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-)

Measurements: 52.5 x 60.0 cm

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Perils of the Hunter

Work ID: 27012

Description: Printed by: Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-)

Measurements: 60.0 x 85.0 cm

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Umingmuk (Muskox)

Work ID: 27013

Description: Printed by: Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-)

Measurements: 60.0 x 85.0 cm

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Fisherman

Work ID: 27014

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 48.8 x 61.3 cm

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Shaman’s Tent

Work ID: 27017

Description: Printed by: Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-)

Measurements: 61.3 x 85.0 cm

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Family of Birds

Work ID: 27016

Description: Printed by: Lukta Qiatsuk (1928-)

Measurements: 42.5 x 61.3 cm

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Esigajuak (Catholic Priest)

Work ID: 27015

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 62.5 x 50.0 cm

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Tudlik (Loon)

Work ID: 27020

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 60.0 x 85.0 cm

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Long Journey

Work ID: 27019

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 61.3 x 85.0 cm

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Winter Camp Scene

Work ID: 27018

Description: Printed by: Saggiaktok Saggiaktok (1932-)

Measurements: 61.3 x 83.8 cm

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Children on Komatik

Work ID: 27023

Description: Printed by: Saggiaktok Saggiaktok (1932-)

Measurements: 60.0 x 83.8 cm

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Spring Hunter

Work ID: 27024

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 60.0 x 83.8 cm

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Spring Camp at Igakjuak

Work ID: 27025

Description: Printed by: Kavavaow Mannomee
(1958-)

Measurements: 60.0 x 83.8 cm

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Fox in Camp

Work ID: 27021

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 60.0 x 83.8 cm

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Thoughts of Home

Work ID: 27026

Description: Printed by: Pee Mikkigak (1940-1996)

Measurements: 56.3 x 65.0 cm

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Shaman’s Dwelling

Work ID: 27022

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 60.0 x 81.3 cm

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Tupiit (Tents)

Work ID: 27028

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 61.3 x 85.0 cm

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The Seasons

Work ID: 27035

Description: Printed by: Pitseolak Niviaqsi (1947-)

Measurements: 55.6 x 85.0 cm

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Thoughts of My Childhood

Work ID: 27034

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 61.3 x 85.0 cm

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At Tasiujajuaq

Work ID: 27036

Description: Printed by: Pitseolak Niviaqsi (1947-)

Measurements: 57.5 x 89.3 cm

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Aeroplane

Work ID: 27032

Description: Printed by: Qabaroak Qatsiya (1942-)

Measurements: 61.3 x 85.0 cm

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Winter Camp at Itileakju

Work ID: 27033

Description: Printed by: Saggiaktok Saggiaktok (1932-)

Measurements: 57.5 x 62.5 cm

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Kayak and Fish

Work ID: 27030

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 42.5 x 60.0 cm

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Arctic Waterfall

Work ID: 27031

Description: Printed by: Saggiaktok Saggiaktok (1932-)

Measurements: 61.3 x 85.0 cm

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Winter Games

Work ID: 27029

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 61.3 x 85.0 cm

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Spring Landscape

Work ID: 27037

Description: Printed by: Saggiaktok Saggiaktok (1932-)

Measurements: 55.0 x 70.0 cm

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Landscape with Caribou

Work ID: 27038

Description: Printed by: Pitseolak Niviaqsi (1947-)

Measurements: 55.0 x 64.3 cm

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Umingmunga

Work ID: 27040

Description: Printed by: Saggiaktok Saggiaktok (1932-)

Measurements: 63.0 x 86.0 cm

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Pungnialuk (Caribou Skin)

Work ID: 27039

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 64.0 x 86.0 cm

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Qulaguli (Helicopter)

Work ID: 27043

Description: Printed by: Saggiaktok Saggiaktok (1932-)

Measurements: 60.5 x 84.0 cm

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Umimmak Kalunaniituk (Muskox in the City)

Work ID: 27042

Description: Printed by: Eegyvudluk Pootoogook (1931-)

Measurements: 59.9 x 91.5 cm

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I Saw a Great Bird

Work ID: 27041

Description: Printed by: Timothy Ottochie (1904-1982)

Measurements: 61.5 x 92.0 cm

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Umiakjuak (Large Boat)

Work ID: 27044

Description: Printed by: Eegyvudluk Pootoogook (1931-)

Measurements: 61.5 x 85.0 cm

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Muskox and Airplane

Work ID: 27045

Description: Printed by: Studio Effort

Measurements: 39.7 x 46.1 cm

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The Loon and the Fish Speak

Work ID: 27047

Description: Printed by: Kavavaow Mannomee
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Measurements: 62.5 x 86.0 cm

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Ptarmigan in Sunlight

Work ID: 27046

Description: Printed by: Kavavaow Mannomee
(1958-)

Measurements: 62.5 x 87.0 cm

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The Settlement from a Distance

Work ID: 27050

Description: Printed by: Kananginak Pootoogook (1935-)

Measurements: 56.5 x 76.5 cm

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Landscape of Baffin

Work ID: 27049

Description: Printed by: Kananginak Pootoogook (1935-)

Measurements: 66.0 x 89.5 cm

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Journey into Fantasy

Work ID: 27048

Description: Printed by: Eegyvudluk Pootoogook (1931-)

Measurements: 63.0 x 86.5 cm

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Walrus and Young

Work ID: 27051

Description: Printed by: Pitseolak Niviaqsi (1947-)

Measurements: 56.7 x 76.7 cm

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My Youthful Fantasy

Work ID: 27052

Description: Printed by: Eegyvudluk Pootoogook (1931-)

Measurements: 63.5 x 87.5 cm

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Confrontation

Work ID: 27053

Description: Printed by: Laisa Qayuaryuk (1935-)

Measurements: 63.5 x 78.5 cm

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New Forms in Our Path

Work ID: 27054

Description: Printed by: Qiatsuq Niviaqsi (1941-)

Measurements: 61.0 x 79.0 cm

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Imposed Migration

Work ID: 27055

Description: Printed by: Pitseolak Niviaqsi (1947-)

Measurements: 57.0 x 61.0 cm

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Birds of the Tundra

Work ID: 27056

Description: Printed by: Laisa Qayuaryuk (1935-)

Measurements: 63.5 x 76.5 cm

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Muskox in Flight

Work ID: 27057

Description: Printed by: Saggiaktok Saggiaktok (1932-)

Measurements: 63.7 x 81.5 cm

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Iceberg Lookout

Work ID: 27063

Description: Printed by: Laisa Qayuaryuk (1935-)

Measurements: 61.0 x 74.0 cm

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A Whaler’s Dream

Work ID: 27061

Description: Printed by: Pee Mikkigak (1940-1996)

Measurements: 46.0 x 60.5 cm

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Caribou Spirits Ascending

Work ID: 27058

Description: Printed by: Laisa Qayuaryuk (1935-)

Measurements: 50.5 x 71.0 cm

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Proud Hunter

Work ID: 27059

Description: Printed by: Laisa Qayuaryuk (1935-)

Measurements: 55.0 x 61.0 cm

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Hunters in the Hills

Work ID: 27060

Description: Printed by: Qiatsuq Niviaqsi (1941-)

Measurements: 55.0 x 71.0 cm

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Caribou on the Horizon

Work ID: 27062

Description: Printed by: Pee Mikkigak (1940-1996)

Measurements: 60.5 x 76.5 cm

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Spirits in the Arctic Night

Work ID: 27065

Description: Printed by: Qiatsuq Niviaqsi (1941-)

Measurements: 71.5 x 55.0 cm

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Winter Dream

Work ID: 27066

Description: Printed by: Pee Mikkigak (1940-1996)

Measurements: 43.0 x 50.5 cm

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Flight North

Work ID: 27067

Description: Printed by: Aoudla Pudlat (1951-)

Measurements: 56.5 x 76.0 cm

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Hunter Dreams of Fish

Work ID: 27064

Description: Printed by: Pee Mikkigak (1940-1996)

Measurements: 70.0 x 51.5 cm

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Journey to Kudjuak

Work ID: 27070

Description: Printed by: Pee Mikkigak (1940-1996)

Measurements: 60.0 x 84.5 cm

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Walrus in the Open Water

Work ID: 27069

Description: Printed by: Qiatsuq Niviaqsi (1941-)

Measurements: 59.5 x 81.7 cm

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My Big Sled Dog

Work ID: 27068

Description: Printed by: Kavavaow Mannomee
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Measurements: 54.5 x 71.0 cm

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Ajurituijijuak (Highest Priest)

Work ID: 27071

Description: Printed by: Niveaksie Quvianaqtuliaq (1970-)

Measurements: 59.9 x 76.0 cm

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The Winged Taleelayou

Work ID: 27072

Description: Printed by: Qiatsuq Niviaqsi (1941-)

Measurements: 62.0 x 60.6 cm

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Final Journey

Work ID: 27074

Description: Printed by: Qiatsug Niviaqsi (1941-)

Measurements: 54.5 x 68.3 cm

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The Last Hunt

Work ID: 27075

Description: Printed by: Aoudla Pudlat (1951-)

Measurements: 51.2 x 71.3 cm

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The Spirit Within

Work ID: 27073

Description: Printed by: Arnaqu Ashevak (1956-)

Measurements: 60.2 x 60.3 cm

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