Tom Mix

This portrait of Hollywood cowboy star Tom Mix, painted by Lajos Markos (1917–1993), captures the larger-than-life screen hero alongside his trusted horse. Known as one of the earliest Western film icons, Mix’s rugged charisma and daring stunts helped define the cowboy image for generations. The painting was created for the Hall of Great Western Performers at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, honoring Mix’s enduring legacy in shaping the myth and magic of the American West.