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John Moyers — He Cast a Big Shadow
John Moyers

He Cast a Big Shadow

2011

A powerful figure on horseback dominates the composition, rendered in John Moyers' signature style of masterful realism and rich, warm tones. The rider's commanding presence is emphasized through dramatic use of light and shadow, evoking the timeless spirit of the American West. Moyers captures both the strength and quiet dignity of his subject, inviting the viewer to contemplate the legendary legacy left behind by those who shaped the frontier.

Medium
He Cast a Big Shadow
Signed
Yes

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The American West

January 24, 2026

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 341

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John Moyers, He Cast a Big Shadow, 2011

A powerful figure on horseback dominates the composition, rendered in John Moyers' signature style of masterful realism and rich, warm tones. The rider's commanding presence is emphasized through dramatic use of light and shadow, evoking the timeless spirit of the American West. Moyers captures both the strength and quiet dignity of his subject, inviting the viewer to contemplate the legendary legacy left behind by those who shaped the frontier.

Medium
He Cast a Big Shadow
Year
2011
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Brown, Horse, American, Western, Realistic, Portrait, Narrative, Figurative, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary

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