Altermann Art Gallery, Dallas; Private collection, Decatur, Texas, acquired from the above.

G. (Gerald Harvey Jones) Harvey (American, 1933-2017) Night Passage, 1985 Oil on canvas 30 x 24 inches (76.2 x 61.0 cm) Signed and dated lower left: G. Harvey 1985 Titled and inscribed on the reverse: #4651 'Night Passage' Signed and titled on the reverse: Night Passage / by / G. Harvey/ Copyrights reserved / 1985 PROVENANCE: Altermann Art Gallery, Dallas; Private collection, Decatur, Texas, acquired from the above. G. Harvey, born Gerald Harvey Jones in 1933, grew up in the Texas Hill Country surrounded by stories of ranch life and frontier days. As a child, he listened to his father and grandfather recount tales of cattle drives across the Red River and the hardships of the trail-driving era, when legends were forged along the dusty routes north from Texas. These family stories of rugged cowboys, untamed cattle, and perseverance on the frontier became the foundation of Harvey’s artistic vision. His early passion for art led him to study at the University of North Texas, where he refined his technical skills before pursuing the career that would bring him national recognition. Painting became his greatest form of expression, and the landscapes of central Texas remained a lifelong source of inspiration. One of the defining qualities of Harvey’s career was his ability to merge history with artistry. He portrayed the American West not as a distant legend, but as a living memory filled with authenticity and humanity. Cowboys, settlers, and pioneers appear in his paintings with dignity and resilience, embodying determination in the face of hardship. Alongside his Western subjects, Harvey also painted city scenes that celebrated the growth, progress, and optimism of modern America. Night Passage, 1985 is a masterful nocturne that feels both serene and dramatic. The poetic composition depicts two cowboys setting out on an evening ride accompanied by their faithful packhorse. Behind them stands a cabin glowing warmly against the darkening landscape. Harvey frequently used illumination to create emotional depth, and in this work the soft golden light of the cabin contrasts strikingly with the cool blues and grays of the mountains and evening sky. The glow suggests safety, shelter, and companionship after a long journey, while simultaneously drawing the viewer into the scene as the visual focal point of the composition. The interplay of warm and cool tones gives the work a cinematic atmosphere and heightens the sense of transition between day and night. The distant mountains rise into mist and shadow beneath a cloudy evening sky, emphasizing the grandeur of the natural world. Harvey balances this sweeping landscape with the intimacy of the human figures, placing the riders within an immense environment that feels both majestic and deeply personal. The composition reinforces the narrative quality of the painting: the riders move toward the viewer while the cabin remains partially obscured in the middle ground, creating curiosity about where the men have been and where they are headed. Harvey intentionally leaves much of the story undefined, allowing viewers to imagine their own interpretation. The scene gently symbolizes endurance, responsibility, and the rituals of frontier life. Like much of Harvey’s work, Night Passage, 1985, presents an idealized vision of the American West, honoring the resilience, labor, and quiet dignity of cowboys and ultimately reflecting both Harvey’s technical mastery and his lifelong fascination with Western heritage. Decades after its creation, Night Passage, 1985 continues to captivate audiences through its quiet beauty, atmospheric light, and timeless sense of adventure. HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Original canvas on stretcher. Very minor spots of fluorescing under UV light appear to be due to the artist's pigment. Three tiny specs of paint loss in the upper right quadrant above the tree. No other major condition issues to note.
Framed Dimensions 37.5 X 31.5 Inches