Roar of the Falls by western artist Frank McCarthy

Roar of the Falls by Frank McCarthy.

  

Long regarded as the "master of Western action," here Frank C. McCarthy displays why he was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame on June 26, 1997. This is one of McCarthy's best works and a testimony to the skill of a great artist.

 

"I had a good time doing this painting. It's a combination of many forms of Western action. There's the galloping of the horses, but also the rushing of the water and even the movement of the clouds above." - F. McCarthy.

 

The painting showcases his artistic strengths in a thrilling image of Sioux warriors surging across Wyoming's Yellowstone Territory. The dramatic action of the figures is emphasized by the careful setting of shadow and light.

 

Print released 1997, Canvas released 2007.