Woodrow Blagg (American, b. 1946) Palomino, 1980 Lithograph on paper 21-7/8 x 30 inches (55.6 x 76.2 cm) (sheet) Ed. 71/75 Signed, numbered, and dated in pencil along lower edge Woodrow Blagg, a Texas-born artist with deep ties to Fort Worth, dedicated his career to capturing the rugged beauty and quiet dignity of the American West through his drawings. Known for his large-scale, hyper-realistic graphite compositions, Blagg's art delves into the heart of cowboy culture and the vastness of Western landscapes. His work on paper reveals a reverence for both the land and the figures within it, balancing meticulous detail with a sense of the expansive, untamed outdoors. One of his remarkable lithographs, Palomino, 1908, features a herd of horses rendered with a gentle intensity that evokes the stillness and strength of the open plains. Blagg's time at the W.T. Waggoner Ranch near Vernon, Texas, profoundly influenced his approach to scale and subject matter, inspiring him to create monumental drawings that mirror the grandeur of the West. His works are as much a meditation on solitude as they are an homage to the cowboy way of life, informed by the natural rhythms of the land. Though he recently passed away, leaving an irreplaceable void in the art community, Blagg's legacy will continue to resonate, ensuring his vision of the West endures for future generations. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him and by all who are moved by his evocative work. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
