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ITEM NUMBER: AM1541_PB
Spooked by Robert L. Rickards
$2,000
Description
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Dimensions
il on canvas; 28" x 24" framed 29 1/2" x 25 1/2".
Robert L. Rickards is a Western artist best known for his monumental 84 painting series depicting the Lewis and Clark Expedition, created over more than 23 years. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, and has lived in Thousand Oaks, California for many years. He is recognized for his historical and narrative paintings, particularly those portraying the
Rickards spent over two decades painting the entire two year plus journey of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from St. Louis to the Pacific coast. His series includes:
• The optimistic departure from Missouri
• The harsh winter of 1804–1805 in North Dakota’s Indian country
• The spring crossing of the Continental Divide
• The arrival at the Pacific shores in Oregon
He has stated that his goal is both to inspire viewers and to educate the public about this significant historical journey
Rickards’ work is rooted in Western art history, blending historical accuracy with narrative storytelling. His paintings often capture the endurance, glory, tragedy, and loss of the American his works have appeared in auctions, including pieces titled Stagecoach and Lewis and Clark. He is noted for his 30+ years of creating historic paintings on the westward expansion theme, and is remembered for his long term, detailed, and historically rich depictions of American frontier history, especially the Lewis and Clark Expedition, making him a significant figure in Western art history.
Robert L. Rickards is a Western artist best known for his monumental 84 painting series depicting the Lewis and Clark Expedition, created over more than 23 years. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, and has lived in Thousand Oaks, California for many years. He is recognized for his historical and narrative paintings, particularly those portraying the
Rickards spent over two decades painting the entire two year plus journey of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from St. Louis to the Pacific coast. His series includes:
• The optimistic departure from Missouri
• The harsh winter of 1804–1805 in North Dakota’s Indian country
• The spring crossing of the Continental Divide
• The arrival at the Pacific shores in Oregon
He has stated that his goal is both to inspire viewers and to educate the public about this significant historical journey
Rickards’ work is rooted in Western art history, blending historical accuracy with narrative storytelling. His paintings often capture the endurance, glory, tragedy, and loss of the American his works have appeared in auctions, including pieces titled Stagecoach and Lewis and Clark. He is noted for his 30+ years of creating historic paintings on the westward expansion theme, and is remembered for his long term, detailed, and historically rich depictions of American frontier history, especially the Lewis and Clark Expedition, making him a significant figure in Western art history.
PERIOD: ContemporaryORIGIN: California, United States
SIZE: 28" x 24" framed 29 1/2" x 25 1/2"
