Size: 22 x 30 inches

Here we have “Bucking Bronco” by Frank Wootton, a lithograph brimming with energy and the spirit of the rodeo. The artist masterfully captures the raw power and unpredictable grace of a bronco mid-buck, with dust swirling around its hooves as the rider holds on, embodying determination and skill.

The vibrant interplay of colors is striking: the golden tones of the bronco contrast sharply with the cool blues of the sky, creating a dynamic tension. The rider’s striped shirt adds a touch of movement and flair, emphasizing the intense struggle between man and beast. The crowd in the background, adorned in sunlit hats and casual whites, provides a lively yet distant backdrop, grounding the scene in the bustling atmosphere of a rodeo event.

Wootton’s attention to detail in the bronco’s musculature and the rider’s posture reflects his skill in portraying motion and emotion. The piece captures not just a moment, but the very essence of the wild, untamed energy that defines this iconic event in Western culture.

“Bucking Bronco” is a celebration of courage, tradition, and the enduring bond between human and horse, rendered with a vivid immediacy that places the viewer right at the edge of the corral. A truly dynamic and captivating work!