Teontre Murphy, Bull Rider, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Artist
Don Russell
(American, born 1953)
Date2016, printed 2017
Mediumdigital inkjet color print on paper
Dimensions22 × 17 inches (55.9 × 43.2 cm)
Image: 18 1/16 × 12 1/16 inches (45.9 × 30.6 cm)
Image: 18 1/16 × 12 1/16 inches (45.9 × 30.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of the artist, 2017
Object number2017.1.7
ClassificationsPhotographs
Label TextTeontre Murphy competes in bull riding. Don Russell has photographed him in full length. His pose and demeanor evoke ideals of royal portraits. His clothing and gear place him squarely in the cowboy tradition. The image brings forth the concept of the independent, confident cowboy.
ProvenanceArtist; gifted May 4, 2017 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art
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Don Russell
2016, printed 2017
Don Russell
2016, printed 2017