Title: Gerard Curtis Delano (1890-1972), Colorado
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 30 x 36
Frame dimensions: 38 x 44 x 2
Notes:

When Delano was commissioned to do this painting for The Denver Post’s collection of Western art, he was free to choose subject and title. The following caption appeared on the reverse side of the painting: 

“Life on the high ranch empire of his adopted state inspired this painting. The cowboy, his dog, and the steers are heading down from lush pastures near timberline, toward home and the corral in the valley. The approach of a rain squall does not affect their pace, for like most mountain rains, it will last only a few minutes and the sun will dry both clothing and skin in a twinkling.” 

The scene might have been many decades ago or it could even be today, for the world and the work of the mountain ranchman have not changed much over the years. The rider could be a neighboring homesteader, or perhaps even Delano himself.

The painting appears to be in very good condition with a few minor areas of craquelure, not at all distracting. The paint layer is very stable. There are a few tiny flecks of paint loss. Rabbet rub and some very minor paint loss along the right frame edge. The painting has been viewed underblack light and does exhibit some small spots of possible inpainting. The canvas is unlined and the verso reveals Delano's dedication to Hoyt. The frame appears to be in good condition with chip losses at the top center, upper and lower right sides, lower right corner and two small chip losses at the lower center.

oil on canvas

signed lower right: .Gerald Curtis Delano.
verso: titled and signed