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William Matthews "THE BARRICADE" WATERCOLOR ON PAPER

Sold for $4,300 at Bradford's on Nov 9, 2025.

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William Matthews (Born 1949) "The Barricade" Watercolor on Paper. William Matthews was born in 1949 in New York City. He grew up in the Bay area. His professional career began in Los Angeles as a graphic artist designing album covers for Warner Bros., and Capitol Records. Matthews' watercolors depict Western subject matter in a style which one might describe as a subtle philosophical study of Western ranch life. His work is included in numerous private and public collections including, Museum of the West, Autry National Center; Buffalo Bill Historical Center; Eiteljorg Museum; The National Cowboy Hall of Fame; Gilcrease Museum; Joslyn Museum; Booth Western Art Museum; Phoenix Art Museum; Tucson Museum of Art; and the Denver Art Museum. Artist: William Matthews Title: "The Barricade" Medium: Watercolor on Paper Signature Type: Hand Signed | Signature Location: Lower Right | Site Measurement: 29" x 32.5" Image | Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1433

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