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This is a striking, Western, limited-edition print by known American artist Larry Smothers, depicting two Native American horsemen making their way through a beautiful snow-covered birch/aspen forest.
The artwork is signed in the print as well as hand-signed in pencil by Larry Smothers and is numbered 173/250, indicating a limited edition of only 250 impressions. The print also bears a © ’90 notation, consistent with the early 1990s period of the work.
The piece is being offered as “Cold Ride Home,” a title documented for a Larry Smothers limited edition of 250 in historical sale records. The image itself is an especially fitting representation of that title, with the two riders traveling through a cold, snowy winter landscape. Because surviving online records do not reproduce the original publisher documentation for this particular impression, the title is presented as believed to be “Cold Ride Home.”
Exceptional Custom Western Presentation
The artwork is housed in an impressive, professionally executed custom frame with a distinctive Western presentation. The mat incorporates two genuine-looking arrowhead accents, adding considerable character and complementing the subject matter.
The reverse retains the original label from:
The Depot Gallery & Custom Framing
1015 W. Jackson
Sullivan, Illinois 61951
The Depot was a well-established Midwestern art gallery and custom framing operation that specialized in Western art and limited-edition collector prints during this period.
The framing label also states:
“Framed According to Museum Standards”
“100% Rag Mat Backing”
“Not Mounted”
This is a particularly attractive presentation for a collector of Western art and gives the piece considerably more visual presence than an unframed print.
Details:
• Artist: Larry Smothers
• Title: “Cold Ride Home” — believed to be the documented title
• Medium: Limited-edition print
• Signature: Hand-signed in pencil by Larry Smothers
• Edition: 173/250
• Date: © ’90
• Subject: Two Native American horsemen in a snow-covered forest
• Framing: Custom Western-style frame with arrowhead accents
• Framer: The Depot Gallery & Custom Framing, Sullivan, Illinois
• Mat: 100% rag mat backing; not mounted
• Overall framed size: Approximately 28” x 31 1/2”
Condition:
The artwork and custom matting are in excellent vintage condition. The original frame is beautiful but has some wear commensurate with age. Please see photos.
This is a substantial and visually impressive Western art presentation, particularly well suited to a Western-themed home, lodge, office, or collection.
Please note: The title “Cold Ride Home” is based on historical sale documentation for a Larry Smothers 250-copy edition and the strong visual correspondence of the title to this work; the original publisher/title label is not present on the reverse.
