2024 Coeur d’Alene Art Auction / Lot 280
VERSO
Signed, titled, and dated
In discussing this painting the artist writes, “This evocative painting captures the raw, chaotic energy of a Wild West showdown. Under the dim, flickering glow of gas lamps, a scene unfolds in a muddy, bustling frontier town. A lone rider on a galloping horse charges through the scene, gun drawn, eyes fixed on his target. Opposite him, two rugged gunslingers take aim, their faces set with grim determination. The background reveals the tense anticipation of bystanders and shadowy figures lurking in doorways, adding depth and suspense. I use light and shadow to highlight the drama, creating an intense atmosphere that pulls the viewer into this perilous moment of lawlessness and bravery.”