Overview
Stagecoach is a compelling Western nocturne by C.R. Cheek (Clifton Ray Cheek), depicting a winter scene in a frontier town illuminated by evening light. Horses pull a stagecoach through the snow as a white horse stands tethered in the foreground, quietly observing the motion and activity around it. The contrast between movement and stillness lends the composition a contemplative, cinematic quality.
 
Rendered in oil on canvas, the painting reflects Cheek’s deep familiarity with Western life and history. The winter setting, subdued palette, and careful handling of light evoke both the hardship and romance of travel in the Old West.
 
Medium:
Oil on canvas
 
Dimensions:
- Artwork: 24" x 36"
- Frame: 32 1/8" x 44"
 
Signature:
Signed on the lower left.
 
Artist Bio:
Clifton Ray Cheek (1937–2019) was a respected Western artist known for his paintings and sculptures depicting frontier life, Native American subjects, and cowboy culture. He lived for a time on Montana’s Fort Peck Indian Reservation, where he developed a deep appreciation for pioneer history and Native American traditions. Cheek’s firsthand experience and lived connection to the West inform the authenticity and narrative strength found throughout his work.