Earl Somers Cordrey (1902-1977) Horse and Rider, 1961
Oil on board Board: 24” x 36” Frame: 30” x 42”
Signed Lower Right: Earl Cordrey 61
Gates open to a curving path where an isolated figure on horseback rides into the scene. Beyond, orange hills rise above the flat, grassy terrain. Warm tones and broad, indefinite strokes make for an easy, comfortable atmosphere.
Provenance: Bradford’s Auction Gallery, Wild West Art Auction, November 6, 2022, Lot 1531 Private Collection, Utah
