Joe Ruiz Grandee - Moonlit Way of Wolfman Trail 1979 30" x 40"

Joe Ruiz Grandee (b. 1929)
Moonlit Way of Wolfman Trail, 1979

Oil on canvas
Canvas: 30” x 40”
Frame: 39” x 49”

Signed and Dated Lower Right: J Grandee / 1979

A group of travelers stand against a backdrop of rolling hills and snow-capped mountains. The somber tone of the overcast sky reflects the harshness of the environment, and the barren landscape suggests a challenging journey. The central, strong-featured figure gazes intently into the distance, his profile creating a sense of stoicism and determination. The painting evokes the American West and its iconic imagery.

Provenance:
Heritage Auctions, Art of the West, March 3, 2023, Lot 46056
Private Collection, Utah