Heinie Hartwig - Mountain Elk 30" x 40"

Heinie Hartwig (American, b. 1937)
Mountain Elk, n. d.

Oil on canvas on board
Board: 30” x 40”
Frame: 34” x 44”

Signed Lower Right: Heinie Hartwig

A stately buck, adorned with proud antlers, leads the way with purpose, its mouth slightly parted in a call that resonates through the crisp mountain air. Following closely behind, a smaller companion adds a touch of grace to the scene. The qualities of the duo are echoed in the snowy peaks rising behind them, stranding both proud and graceful. The sunlight delicately kisses the tips of grass, casting a radiant glow on the ascending hillside. The artist's skilled composition perfectly captures this serene moment in the wilderness, where the traveling elk and the sublime natural surroundings harmonize in a symphony of light and majesty.

Provenance:
Heritage Auctions, Art of the West, July 21, 2023, Lot 46095
Private Collection, Utah