A once-in-a-lifetime chance to own an extraordinary piece of artwork and an important part of American art history.

Those even remotely in the know about renowned Western artists will recognize the name Till Goodan as one of the most commended and coveted American painters of his era. A cowboy himself, Tillman “Till” Parker Goodan had a penchant for painting what he knew – cowboy scenes. This piece entitled “The Protector”, showcases the skill that sets Till in a league all his own: expertly capturing the character of the cowboy, down to his haggard posture and sun-shielding squint, but also the true spirit of his horse and the loyalty Goodan somehow portrayed in the eyes of his trusty steed. The 24 x 30 in. oil on canvas painting, set in a wooden frame, is a remarkable work that dates back to the mid-20th Century and is signed in the left-hand corner. This is a piece for the true collector.

Till Goodan:

Born in Colorado in 1896, Till moved to Los Angeles in 1905, settling on a farm where he became an expert cowhand, roper, and rodeo hand. He studied art in high school, drawing and painting what he knew and loved the best - horses, cattle, and cowboys. From 1920 to 1923, Goodan studied and worked with the noted California landscape artist, Dana Bartlett. The first commercial art sales were paintings for Hollywood motion picture companies and theaters, including the famous Grumman’s Chinese Theater. However, Goodan was still riding in local rodeos whenever he could, so realizing that he’d never get cowboyin’ out of his life, chucked his art career and vowed to stick to painting cowboys. Became friends with most Hollywood cowboys, including Buck Jones, Tom Mix, Roy Rogers, and Gene Autry, while painting the latter’s comic books and Sunday features. Till’s art career was on the rise as everyone from calendar makers to stationery companies to Wallace China eagerly bought and used his western cowboy scenes. Designed the cover for Ed Bohlin’s famed Hollywood saddlery and even received a commission for a 30-by-80-foot mural, which was the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Union Stockyards. Died in the saddle as Grand Marshal of the Tulare, California Rodeo in 1958. Best remembered as one of the most important cowboy illustrators of the 20th century.

He signed his work two ways: Til Goodan and Till Goodan.

• artist: Tillman "Till" Parker Goodan
• hallmarks: signed lower left Till Goodan
• materials: oil on canvas, wood frame
  
• frame: 30 1/2" x 36 1/2"
• site: 24" x 30"
• wire hanger
• very nice vintage condition
• abrasions and light flaking commensurate with age
• style: Art-1354

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