Olaf Wieghorst (American, 1899-1988), " A Big Loop", Etching on Paper, #861

Western artist Olaf Wieghorst"A Big Loop" Etching on Paper861. Description: Western artist Olaf Wieghorst (American, 1899-1988) “A Big Loop”. Etching on paper, signed and titled in margin. This is an exceedingly rare impression and of the kind subject that Wieghorst is famous for. Piece has been newly framed, re-matted and conservation glass added to protect the etching. Size: 5.75 X 8 inches (sight).Conditon: Overall toning, otherwise in excellent condition.--------Additional Olaf Wieghorst Paintings can be found at:https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/CulturalPatina/sections/16492699-----------The Artist: Olaf Wieghorst (April 30, 1899 in Viborg, Denmark – April 27, 1988 in California, United States) was a painter of the American West in the vein of Frederic Remington and Charles Russell.Wieghorst immigrated to the United States from Denmark in 1918 and lived the rest of his life there.He spent his working career on mounted patrol with the U.S. Cavalry, was part of a campaign that chased