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The Day's Work |
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| Smith had a larger artistic mission than simply
creating flattering likenesses. He wanted to illustrate the entire cowboy
culture—to clarify all the varied responsibilities and define the characteristic
techniques of managing cattle, as well as to showcase the unique talents
of the legendary men and horses. He intended to document all the people
involved in cowboy life, from the range boss to the wrangler. Click here to view more Day's Work images |
 Erwin E. Smith (1886–1947) Emory Sager, of the Shoe Bar Ranch on "Old Blue", his "Wonder Horse", cutting out cattle from the herd. Shoe Bar Ranch, Texas. 1912 Nitrate negative Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas LC.S59.003 |
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