American Cowboy, original oil painting by Darla Nyren, 18×24 inches, figurative portrait of an American cowboy
portraits

American Cowboy

Oil on canvas  ·  18 x 24 x 1.5

American Cowboy was inspired by my uncle. Deeply patriotic, honorable, a man who embodies freedom, rugged individualism, and care for family and country. The cowboy, the horse, and the American flag, all symbols foundational to American identity, stand together as one. The cowboy stands proud, his horse steady at his side, the flag waving strength in freedom behind them. Painted in oil, the surface carries the warmth and weight the subject deserves.

Private Collection
This original work is held privately and is included here as part of Darla’s broader body of work.
Behind the Canvas
American Cowboy
Independence, freedom, what we have in common that binds us and most importantly the differences that make us richer, st...
Read the full story →
From Figures & Memory