Jerry Malzahn (Texas/Arkansas, 1946-2019) oil on canvas landscape painting titled "Cattle Grazing" depicting a herd of cattle in his town of residence, Coppell, Texas, dispersed on both sides of a winding, sunlit dirt path with scattered trees beneath a vast cloud-filled sky. Signed in red "Malzahn" lower left. Housed in a giltwood fame with foliate, scrolling, and lamb's tongue molding having placard with artist and title affixed to lower sight edge. Sight: 23 1/2" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed: 32 1/2" H x 38 1/2" W. Note: A copy of the original 2005 receipt is available to the winning bidder. Biography: Born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, Jerry Malzahn enlisted in the U.S. Navy following his graduation from high school and served as a Storekeeper Second Class during the Vietnam War before his Honorable Discharge. Malzahn then attended the University of North Texas, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management which he used to found the Malzahn Landscape Company, settling in Coppell, Texas with his wife. At the age of 48, he began to devote himself to landscape painting, specializing in Texas and Colorado landscapes. Malzhan was commissioned to create the Texas Christmas ornament for the White House Christmas Tree, and his work is represented in the U.S. Naval Academy Museum in Annapolis. (adapted from the obituary of Jerry Valentine Malzahn, Brown Memorial)

PROVENANCE: Purchased from the artist in Coppell, Texas.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition.