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I had the opportunity to snap photos of the murals that have recently been hung around town, and thanks to the recent edition of Wind River Country, they can be properly identified. Riva San Biagio Venice by Maurice Prendergast 100 W. Main, Riverton, WY Man with Crossed Arms by Paul Cezanne between N. 2nd E. & N. 3rd E. Riverton, WY The Mounties Always Get Their Man by Charles M. Russell 2441 Peck Ave. - C.E.S. Building Saddlestring Cavvy by Bruce Graham Broadway at Main St., Riverton, WY Contemporary Sioux Indian by James Bama Broadway at Main St., Riverton, WY murals hanging at Broadway and Main Riverton, WY There are a couple more murals that I need to photograph. Hopefully, I will be able to do that soon while it's still on my mind. Other murals can be seen here: (some are grouped together in the posts)     Carson's Men     The Wind River     Still Life - Plate of Peaches     Luncheon of the Boat...

The Wind River by John Cox Mural on the east side of the Riverton Ranger building Riverton, WY March 2016 I can't remember when this large mural was mounted on the wall facing the post office, but it has been quite a while. Last week, I went to the post office early to mail a Quilt of Valor, and the street was void of vehicles, so I snapped a couple of photos. The scene is pretty typical of a Wyoming river bank in late Fall, which is probably why it is so appealing to me Another "new" mural (it's been in place for over two years) is on the A.D. Martin storage building, but I have yet to take a photo because it's in an awkward position on Main Street. I've avoided getting a photo because of its position and the traffic. Maybe someday the time will be right.

outdoor mural recently place at the Riverton Middle School Riverton, WY March 2016 A new art banner was recently affixed to the exterior gymnasium wall at the Riverton Middle School, and as a retired Language Arts (English) teacher, I couldn't be happier with the subject of this banner. I taught several of Shakespeare's plays during my teaching career: Julius Caesar, Hamlet, King Lear, and Romeo and Juliet . I think it is important for students to be exposed to Shakespeare's writing and the language that he uses. Many teenagers are surprised that much of the phrases we use were actually penned by Shakespeare in the 1600s.     • dead as a doornail     • eaten out of house and home     • a laughing stock     • in a pickle     • tower of strength     • all that glitters is not gold     • come what may     • bag and baggage Other phrases can be seen here . Art banners can be found all ove...

Madame Subercasseaux by John Singer Another outdoor mural was recently added to the collection on display in Riverton. This one is quite elegant. You can read about this mural on this County 10 post . December 2014 Riverton Public Library Riverton, WY I've posted about the other murals in the Riverton community here .

Riverton High School July 2012 I am delighted that two additional art murals were hung on school buildings this month. According to the local paper, these banners were donated by a group of volunteers in cooperation with the Vancouver B.C. Art Museum and the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. "Fin D' Arabesque" Edgar Degas "Self Portrait" Vincent Van Gogh The Degas and Van Gogh are hanging near the Renoir that stirred up a bit of controversy  in this small community. The Renoir is beginning to droop in the lower right corner; I hope it will be stretched a bit before it is ruined. Other paintings on display in Riverton can be seen here and here .

Aelbert Cuyp: Portrait of a Young Man , c. 1651 This large painting appeared on the side of the Middle School before the end of the school term.  Can you help me identify the artist and the title of this piece? Thanks to  Paula TheQuilter , the painting has been identified. The original can be viewed at the  Vancouver Art Gallery , as it is on loan from the City of Amsterdam. This mural joins several others in my community, featured in previous posts: here ,  here , and here .

Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-Auguste Renoir displayed at Riverton High School The mural-sized painting, mounted on the exterior of the local high school has been the topic of numerous Letters to the Editor in past weeks. Those who shared their views state this painting with wine bottles is not appropriate for a school that has zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. Who knew that a painting created in the 1800s would cause such a controversy in 2011. Eventually, someone involved in the project wrote a response. She invited those who voiced their opinions to take a "Walk on the Art Side" and view the other works of art in the community, some of which I already featured here . The project has exposed the community to a diverse collection of art. They include: Pitcher with Bowl of Fruit by Pablo Picasso displayed at school district administrative office (the painting is hanging sideways for some reason) Pitcher with Bowl of Fruit by Pablo P...

A local community college has numerous pieces of art on campus - some created by professionals and some by students. Sacajawea Harry Jackson Sacajawea is the famed Indian guide that accompanied Lewis and Clark when they explored the West. Sacajawea died on the Wind River Indian Reservation which is also located in my area. Her grave is located near Fort Washakie, but many communities around the United States claim to also be her last resting place. Personally, I believe she returned to her family when the expedition was over and died in the Wind River Range. Note the bundle on her back which is a child on a cradle board. Sacajawea was also featured on the Sacajawea dollar that was first minted in 2000. A Street in Venice John Singer Sargent Several years ago, this painting seemed to have appeared overnight on the west side of the Peck Theater. I first noticed it on a dreary day and was immediately drawn to it. I am still amazed at the impact that it creates every time I se...