Roy Grinnell - The Orator 1980 30" x 20"

Roy Grinnell (1933-2019)
The Orator, 1980

Oil on canvas
Canvas: 30” x 20”
Frame: 39.5” x 29.5”

Signed and Dated Lower Right: R. Grinnell ‘80

Two mountain men, dressed in fringe leather and mounted on horses, lead a herd of pack animals across hills overlooking a vast valley. One man has removed his hat and is enthusiastically speaking while the other disgruntledly listens. Dusky shadows begin to envelop them, highlighting the face of the orator and the warm hues of the valley below. The vast cloudy sky adds a sense of grandeur to the scene.

Provenance:
Estate of Don Hildebrand, Sisters, Oregon
March in Montana, 36^th Annual March in Montana Auction, March 17, 2023, Lot 316
Private Collection, Utah