Oil on canvas, signed at lower right, inscribed by the artist on the verso, presented in a very attractive hand-carved and gilt wood frame signed and dated 1995 by the frame maker.

Stretcher size 20 1/2 x 16 in.; Frame dimensions 27 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.

Overland Gallery of Fine Art, Scottsdale, Arizona

Gary Ernest Smith was born on a cattle ranch in Baker City, Oregon. He received his BFA and MFA from Brigham Young University. Often categorized as a neo-regionalist, Smith's paintings draw heavily from his rural upbringing. He describes his work as minimalist featuring large, bold shapes and emotional color. He currently lives and paints in Highland, Utah.

Smith's paintings have been exhibited in numerous museums including the Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York, Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio, Denver Museum of Art and others.

Very good estate condition.