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Tom Russell (American, b. 1950). "Early Snow on the Rio Bravo" acrylic on canvas, 2018. Initialed "TR" on lower right. A striking painting depicting the Rio Bravo (another name for the Rio Grande) by world-renowned artist and singer-songwriter Tom Russell. Russell has painted a vibrant view of the running river in his unique style. The Rio Bravo is delineated in a boldly colorful, expressive, and Fauvist manner against a jet black ground for a dramatic effect with white snow falling from the sky and landing upon the rolling hills in the distance. A captivating painting by Tom Russell set in an attractive custom frame. Size: 19.5" L x 15.5" W (49.5 cm x 39.4 cm) Size of frame: 20.625" L x 16.7" W (52.4 cm x 42.4 cm)

The name Rio Bravo has an interesting origin story. When the Andalusian cowboys from southern Spain arrived in northern Mexico, they thought the river looked like the Guadalquivier which translates to "the brave river" or "the great river" - hence the name Rio Bravo.

In addition to creating mesmerizing paintings, Tom Russell is a singer-songwriter who has written songs recorded by Johnny Cash, KD Lang, Iris Dement, Nancy Griffith, Ramblin Jack Elliott, and more.

Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

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  • Condition: This painting is signed with the artist's initials on the lower right. The title, signature, date, and location of creation (Santa Fe) are handwritten in black on the verso. Fitted with suspension wire and ready to display. Minor scuffs to the frame. Otherwise, painting is in excellent condition, as is the frame.

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