Will James: The Eternal Cowboy
On view through November 16, 2025
Yellowstone Art Museum
Billings, Montana
www.artmuseum.org
“Will James: The Eternal Cowboy” explores the archetypal cowboy figure as presented through the work of Montana artist and author Will James (1892 – 1942). Will James began working on ranches at the young age of 15 and continued working in the cow country throughout his life. James’ artistic portfolio is centered around the cowboy figure, and his famous cowboy novels, such as Smoky (1929) and Uncle Bill (1932), tell of an exhilarating life in the American West.
Find out more here: https://www.artmuseum.org/…/will-james-the-eternal-cowboy/
[Image: Will James, When we say punching cows we mean all the work that goes with handling cattle, 1932. Graphite on paper, 25 5/8 x 20 3/8 in. Gift of Virginia Snook.]
