Gail Beck

Acquired directly from the artist on 21 December 2001 by the present owner

Gail Beck’s Cowboy depicts a cowboy in classic Western attire hoisting a saddle onto his back, rendered with crisp attention to the textures of leather, denim, and metal. Set against a pared-down background, the composition focuses on the physical action and practical tools of ranch life rather than narrative drama. The image offers a contemporary take on a familiar Western subject, emphasizing clarity, restraint, and the enduring iconography of the American West.