Happy Trails: Early Colorado in the Storytelling Art of Harold Bryant and Jack Roberts
A Collaborative Exhibition between The Art Center and Museums of Western Colorado
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Sponsored by Pat Feinberg and Del & Joe Wharton
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🎨 About the Exhibition
Many recognize the early to mid-20th century as the peak of Western art, with Colorado exemplifying this pinnacle through the work of Harold Bryant and Jack Roberts.
Harold Bryant (1894–1950), who grew up and worked in the Grand Valley, has been called a “maverick with a paint brush.” Bryant's art captures the “realistic” cowboy working with cattle and horses on the open range.
Meanwhile, Jack Roberts (1920–2000), who settled in Redstone, Colorado, specialized in telling the “story” of the West. His vibrant, colorful paintings ranged from cowboys and Indians to miners and historic expeditions. Shared in this exhibition are two series of works that convey unique stories. One depicts the life of Ute native people throughout the twelve months of the year. The second series recounts the saga of President Theodore Roosevelt's 1905 hunting trip to the Glenwood Springs area.
Experience the beauty and excitement of early Colorado through the works of Harold Bryant and Jack Roberts in this unique exhibition featuring artistic treasures from both The Art Center of Western Colorado and Museums of Western Colorado.