Tom Jones's Trail Drive Paintings — Photo Gallery
Linked to each of these photos is a page with an expanded
view and description; just click on any to explore the painting's detail as well as a
personal description by the artist's son, W.T. Jones.
There are
a total of 16 masterly, historical accurate oil on canvas paintings; framed in rough hewn
wood weighing 8 lbs each, except for the introductory painting which has a glass
cover and weighs 18 lbs. The frames measure 321/2 x
45". The canvases themselves are 24 x 36".
"Introduction" Legend of the
complete set of 16. The series of oils about the Texas Trail Drive . . . |
 #1
"San Antonio"
Ranchers in
South Texas "round-up" their cattle applying a signature "Brand" on each
. . . |
#2 "Fort Inge"
1st stop on the Trail Drive - barter for water and forage . . . |
 #3
"Devils River"
. . . depicts the antics of
the cowboy . . . |
|
 #4
"Pecos Crossing"
The water is low today and
easy to cross, and yet . . . |
 #5
"Wild Rose Pass"
. . . Such rugged beauty in
this pass . . . |
 #6a
"Apache Attack"
The Trail Boss in action, no
hesitation in this man . . . |
#6b "Comanche Attack"
The energy of the attack is jumping right out of this painting . . . |
 #7
"El Paso"
The Boss is respectful but openly displays his arms as he negotiates for
water and grass . . . |
 #8
"Fort Fillmore"
Trade for the necessities of life on the drive . . . |
 #9 "Guadalupe Pass"
the ever present threat of attack behind the mesas and
cacti. |
 #10 "Tubac"
After a rest and watering, "Move um Out!!!!" . . . |
|
 #11
"San Xavier"
A little R&R would go a long
way without the pesky Duenna! |
 #12
"Fort Yuma"
. . . This
Ferry Crossing will take days. |
|
 #13
"Sonoran Desert Crossing"
. . . the ultimate survival
test of man and animal. |
 #14"San
Diego - Trails End"
A well supplied mission was
better able to carry it's ultimate mission of serving God. |
