William Joseph "Bill" Freeman (American, 1927-2012), "Gos Ventre River and Sheep Mountain" - oil on canvas, ca. mid 20th century CE. Signed on lower right. A stunning landscape painting of a grand scale, depicting a picturesque sunlit view of Gos Ventre River and Sheep Mountain in Wyoming. Freeman is known for his soothing palette, and this painting does not disappoint with warm golden yellow, sky blue, lavender, mauve, sage green, teal, white, and creamy beige hues. In addition, his technique demonstrates free brushwork and a sophisticated command of the palette knife. Freeman presents us with a tranquil view of this mystical mountain range from the flowing river below, set in an attractive custom frame. Size of painting: 28.75" W x 19.375" H (73 cm x 49.2 cm) Size of frame: 48.625" W x 29.25" H (123.5 cm x 74.3 cm)

Bill Freeman grew up in West Texas on a farm just outside of El Paso. Interestingly, he worked as a horse wrangler, fought forest fires for the U.S. Forest Service, and was a field researcher and guide for the Arizona Game and Fish Department for twelve years in Arizona, Wyoming, and New Mexico prior to becoming an artist. It was not until the age of 30 that Freeman decided to become an artist specializing in Western landscapes. Today he is considered a pioneer of Western art centered on such storied locales as Scottsdale, Arizona and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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Painting is excellent with some areas of craquelure (mainly in the sky). Signed on lower right. Title handwritten on stretchers on verso. Frame is very good as well.