
The Water Trough (Thirsty Cows)
Type:Painting
Year:1948
Size:37.50" x 41.50"
Medium:Oil
Signed:Lower Left
Notes:
A lively rural scene depicting three longhorn cattle gathered around a water trough beneath an open Texas sky. Rutland uses loose, expressive brushwork, simplified forms, and warm earthy colors to capture the character and everyday rhythms of South Texas ranch life.

