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Westward Ho

c. 1880s

Charles A. Vanderhoof

Associated Names

Charles A. Vanderhoof

Artist, American, 1853 - 1918

The image depicts a landscape with a horizon showing a mountain range in the distance. In the foreground, there are various figures and animals, including people on horses and cattle. Two Native American figures, a dog, and covered wagons traveling towards the mountain are also visible. The painting is detailed, showing textures and prairie landscapes, with a color palette of sepia and brown.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 208 x 316 mm (not including remarque)
sheet: 294 x 395 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4837

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: "WESTWARD HO" in remarque; signed: "C.A. Vanderhoof" in graphite, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76442071

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