An American icon, John Wayne, is up there with the others who died too soon: Elvis, Marilyn, Bogart and Dean. His image is classic. He’s probably the top cowboy, sorry Clint.
This was “hecho en mexico” on black velvet by Ruiz(?) The signature is not easy to read. The stretchers are 35 inches by 25 inches.
Well, actually Marion Mitchell Morrison lived 72 years and made at least 76 movies. This pose could be from the movie Chisum.
His expression in the source photograph makes for several good memes with all his tough quotes.
He also looks good on a postage stamp.
This particular thrift store find has some spots. I suspect a drink got splashed in a historic saloon fight.
Rumpus Art Panel 