Maynard Dixon, Attributed/Manner of: Western Rider on Horseback

Maynard Dixon (American, 1875–1946)

Attributed / Manner of.

Ink and wash on paper depicting a Western rider mounted on horseback and traveling across an open landscape. The composition is rendered in a restrained monochromatic palette with confident black linework, broad gray washes, and economical brushstrokes that define the rider, horse, distant terrain, and sparse vegetation. The horse is captured in motion with one foreleg raised, giving the scene a strong sense of rhythm and forward movement.

Signed “Maynard Dixon†lower left.

Maynard Dixon was an American artist celebrated for his distinctive portrayals of the American West, particularly its vast landscapes, cowboys, Native American subjects, and desert environments. His works are admired for their strong draftsmanship, simplified forms, and ability to convey the scale, solitude, and character of Western life with remarkable economy and atmosphere.

DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 10 5/8 x 7 in.

PROVENANCE
Private collection.

Condition

Good condition consistent with age, with light handling creases and minor surface wear to the paper.