Western Art Prints & Posters
Whether it's a longing for a lost way of life, the disappearance of our natural landscapes, or the romance of the 'cowboy' hero—western art prints have seen a great resurgence in popularity in recent years.
"The idea of the West," observed Michael Duty, executive director of the National Center for American Western Art in Kerrville, Texas, "remains a powerful force in American culture. It is, for many Americans, our creation myth—the idea of picking up and discovering a New World and starting over. The lure of a new land is iconic and embodied in the idea of the West." Western prints are some of the most sought after images in galleries recently.
Western Art the 'Heart of the West'
Collectors are stampeding to collect western prints of landscapes, wildlife paintings, pictures of horses and images of Native American culture. But they are especially interested in the portraits of the true heart of the West: the American Cowboy (and Cowgirl)—past and present.
In the world of Western art, the cowboy is a straightforward figure—cowboys stand up for what's right. People are yearning for a simpler time and a simpler way of life—and that's embodied in Western art print themes.
