Bidspirit auction | Cattle driving in a Western

Cattle driving in a Western landscape. American landscape school. 20th century - Oil on cardboard. Measures 26 x 22 cm. A sweeping landscape featuring a herd of cattle guided by several riders across an open plain under intense moonlight. The composition draws the eye from the animals in the foreground to the equestrian figures silhouetted against the horizon, creating a strong sense of depth. The rock formations in the background and the nocturnal atmosphere evoke the landscapes of the American West, while the loose and vibrant brushstrokes enhance the evocative nature of the scene. The lighting effects, created through subtle contrasts between greens, ochres, and blues, generate a poetic and mysterious atmosphere. The work belongs to the 20th-century landscape and narrative tradition inspired by the iconography of the Wild West, standing out for its atmospheric power and its ability to convey movement and spatial breadth. Measures 26 x 22 cm.