Olaf Carl Wieghorst (1899-1988)
Sundown, 1958
oil on canvas
20 x 24 inches
29.25 x 33.25 inches (frame)
signed lower left: O Wieghorst
verso: titled, signed and dated

Olaf Carl Wieghorst, born in Denmark, began his artistic journey as an acrobat in Copenhagen's Tivoli Theater. Fascinated by horses from a young age, he moved to the United States, initially joining the US Cavalry at the Mexican border. He learned rodeo skills and developed his painting style, inspired by the American West. Wieghorst worked on ranches in Arizona before settling in New York City, where he joined the police force and continued painting. He later relocated to El Cajon, California, where he created the majority of his acclaimed horse portraits, including famous steeds like Roy Rogers' Trigger and Gene Autry's Champion.

The painting appears to be in good condition. Under UV examination, there is no evidence of restoration or inpainting. Painting has been relined.