The American West and its heritage are solidified through the expression of artists and their works. The call of the West is strong, and these artists preserve the ideals and visions through paintings, furniture, jewelry, and other crafts. Western furniture designs, in particular, are influenced by the Wild West imagery of ranches, cowboys, and horses, but also by masters of the art such as 20th-century furniture designer Thomas Molesworth and saddlemaker Edward Bohlin. Styles include plenty of fringed leather, carved wood, and cowhide, all illustrative of traditional Western living.
Intricately carved leather saddles by John Blair of J.L. Blair Saddlery. (By Western Hands)
By Western Hands
In downtown Cody, Wyoming, By Western Hands is a nonprofit gallery dedicated to education, preservation, and conservation of the legacy of Western design. This artists’ collective includes a gallery with items for sale and a museum with antique pieces on view….