Frank B. Hoffman (American, 1888-1959) Packing Out, n. d. Oil on board
Board: 16” x 20” Frame: 25.5” x 29.25” Unsigned
Two cowboys struggle to strap a ram onto a horse’s back while another stands apart, tending to the rest of the herd. Mountains tower in the background, a radiant display of color and morning light that continues to roll in golden hues across the snow. Rough, heavily textured brushstrokes callously dash out the detail of the scene as it unfolds before us.
