John Craig Sheppard

American, 1913 - 1978

Explore selected works

This is a drawing of a rodeo arena with a bull at the center and fence posts surrounding. The drawing is rendered in black and white and depicts an action-filled rodeo scene. In the center, a bull is shown in a dynamic pose with limbs stretched, showcasing its muscles. Around the bull, a wooden fence structure encapsulates the scene, suggesting the confined space of an arena. The texture of the wooden posts is detailed, providing a sense of rustic roughness. The drawing uses strong lines and contrasting shadows to convey movement and energy within the composition.
John Craig Sheppard, Ira Eppler, Rodeo, 1940, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1641.12

Rodeo

John Craig Sheppard, Ira Eppler · 1940 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1641.12