John L. Doyle (1939 - 2010) "The Medicine Men" Lithograph Portfolio. Each pencil signed, numbered (15/150) and titled lower margins. This 1980 portfolio consists of ten five-color hand printed stone lithographs printed on BFK Rives paper and ten monochrome images, printed on hand made paper. The edition size is limited to 150. Individual cultures are presented by a pair of images (one color and one monochrome) and a legend sheet explaining history and symbolism. A justification sheet with information about the creation of the suite, handmade paper on which the images are printed, and master printer and paper maker is included. The Medicine Men lithograph series is a visual interpretation of the powerful images of individuals who were sources for physical and spiritual healing. Priests, doctors, and scientists performed divination, magic, religious rites, medicine and surgery. These figures are of the witch doctor, houngan, sorcerer, and shaman, who wielded mystical power to gain the faith of their people. Sheet Sizes: 20 x 16 / 30 x 20 in. Portfolio Case Size: 33 x 24 x 1.5 in. - Additional images available upon request.