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Russell Young The Cowboy Monumental For Sale

Russell Young
Russell Young - The Cowboy Monumental, 2018, Photorealism hand painted acrylic paint on linen

The Cowboy Monumental, 2018

Photorealism hand painted acrylic paint on linen

105 x 71 in ; 266.7 x 180.3 cm

Edition

Unique 1/1

About this work

RUSSELL YOUNG'S WESTERN SERIES EMERGES AS A TESTAMENT TO THE PRIMAL INSTINCTS AND GRANDIOSE DREAMS DEEPLY INGRAINED WITHIN THE AMERICAN PSYCHE. DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM THE ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREENS OF WESTERN FILMS THAT CAPTIVATED HIM DURING HIS UPBRINGING IN NORTHERN ENGLAND, YOUNG EMBARKS ON A JOURNEY THAT LEADS HIM TO THE "EDGE OF AMERICA." HE DELVES INTO IMAGERY AIMED AT EXPANDING UNDERSTANDINGS OF FREEDOM, DANGER, AND POSSIBILITY. The Cowboy by Russell Young is available for Sale at Guy Hepner.

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Auction History

Russell Young - Jackie O

Jackie O · Russell Young · Artsy Auction · 2022-06 · $8,125

Russell Young - Jackie O

Jackie O · Russell Young · Dorotheum · 2020-06 · $32,770

Russell Young - Bardot on Motorcycle (Yellow), from Fame + Shame

Bardot on Motorcycle (Yellow), from Fame + Shame · Russell Young · Bonhams · 2025-07 · $1,871

Russell Young - Bardot on Motorcycle (Yellow), from Fame + Shame

Bardot on Motorcycle (Yellow), from Fame + Shame · Russell Young · Bonhams · 2025-04 · $0

Russell Young - Brando On Bike

Brando On Bike · Russell Young · Christie's · 2022-10 · $0

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About the Western Series

Russell Young's Western series showcases his distinctive pop art interpretation of iconic American frontier figures and mythology. This collection reimagines legendary subjects including The Cowboy Monumental, the Magnificent Seven, and historical Native American leaders such as Siksika Chief Curley Bear and Apache Chief Geronimo through Young's signature high-impact visual language.

Young's approach to the Western canon merges contemporary art sensibilities with historical portraiture, creating works that resonate with collectors interested in both American cultural heritage and modern artistic practice. His technique combines bold graphic elements with vivid color palettes, resulting in pieces that command attention while inviting deeper engagement with their subjects.

The Western series represents a significant body of work within Young's broader exploration of fame, heroism, and cultural iconography. These pieces appeal to serious collectors seeking substantial artworks that bridge fine art and popular culture, while maintaining investment potential within the contemporary art market.

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About Russell Young

Russell Young is a British artist known for his bold screenprinted paintings of cultural icons — Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Diana, and others — overlaid with dripping enamel and glitter. Working in the tradition of Pop Art, Young investigates celebrity, image, and the gap between icon and reality. His work is represented by Guy Hepner in New York.

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