Nighthawk 2020 by Richard K Jolley

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Cowboys who had the night watch on a cattle drive were called 'Nighthawks'. This artwork captures the last few moments before the sun sets. The scene depicts a cowboy mounted on a horse, dressed in traditional Western attire with a wide-brimmed hat, looking calmly over an expanse. He holds a lasso loosely in his right hand. The horse is rendered with rich, dark tones, contrasting with the cowboy's lighter clothing. Beneath them, the ground is covered with brush and plants indicative of a plain or prairie. In the background, a herd of cattle stands quietly. The horizon is dominated by a striking sunset, with a gradient of warm reds and oranges melting into a subdued blue sky above. The atmospheric effects of the sunset bathe the entire scene in a rich, orange glow, evoking a serene but vibrant end to the day on the range. The texture and brushwork are visible, revealing an impressionistic influence with the painterly depiction of light and shadow. The scene encapsulates the romantic and rugged essence of the American West.