Branding JJ

In Branding JJ, William R. Leigh captures the intensity and teamwork of a roundup, where cowboys wrestle calves to the ground for branding under the harsh Western sun. The painting bursts with energy—dust flying, horses straining, and men working in rhythm—conveying both the grit and the skill required in ranch life. Leigh, often called the “Sagebrush Rembrandt,” was renowned for his dramatic depictions of the American West, balancing realism with a sense of grandeur.