This limited edition print is in near mint condition. It has been stored in our gallery and never framed. It is numbered and signed by the artist. Buy with confidence - every order is shipped with delivery confirmation tracking number. Fast shipping from our non-smoking home. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: The Return is a signed and numbered limited edition print by Chuck DeHaan. A high plains scout on a deep sorrel horse in deep white snow is the striking contrast. Chuck's Indians in the snow scenes have been collector favorites, and "The Return" is undoubtedly one of his best. One can almost feel the surging steps of the heavy-breaking horse beneath him while the animal fights for each breath as he carries his laborious load in the cold, thin air. Even in freezing temperatures, a horse works up a heavy sweat under these conditions. This pair is obviously returning from a scouting jaunt, as shown by the "count cord" carried in the rider's lap across his heavy buffalo robe. Each knot in the rawhide cord represents an even number (5, 10 or 20) of buffalo, elk or the enemy - whichever or whomever is the subject of the scouting expedition. The knotted cord was the Indian's "tally sheet," a method of counting that was passed on to the white man, who used it in similar ways to number his livestock. Chuck's special use of lighting in this scene adds to the atmosphere we experience in sharing the scout's thankfulness in safely returning to the warm and welcome fires awaiting him at the camp below. Note the detail and study the artist gives to the horse's equipment, as well as the rider's striking regalia. The snaffle bit in the bridle was a sought-after trade item for the Indian horseman, who in this case has enhanced the headstall and reins by his own particular designs and attachments. This was a common practice among many of the plains tribes who developed entire cultures centered around horses. Image size is 17" x 25". Overall size is 20" x 28". It was published by Guild Hall in 1993 in a limited edition of 925. About the Artist: Chuck DeHaan is a sculptor and oil painter of present day cowboys in a traditional style. He has been interested in art since childhood. Self-taught at a young age, DeHaan has also worked with horses for most of his life.