Howard Post

Title of Painting: LAST CROSSING OF THE PLATTE

Media Type: Oil on canvas

Dimensions of Painting: 24"x48"

Artist Statement: 

Since my wife had ancestors in the Willie Company, Mortensen, there was some special interest in doing this project.  As we traveled to the sight in Wyoming a cold storm with snow joined us, which brought conditions similar to what the pioneers experienced.  As I got out of our warm car to photograph potential scenes it was about 20 degrees below zero.  That gave me some appreciation of what these people experienced and why many of them could only lay down and die after crossing the icy river.

Artist Biography: 

Howard Post completed his BFA and MFA at the University of Arizona. After serving on the faculty at both the University of Arizona and Arizona State University, Post began painting full-time. Post’s work can be found in a variety of collections in the U.S. and in many publications, including Southwest Art, Art News, and the books Leading the West; 100 Contemporary Artists and The Magic Boots.