The Trade
by Gale F. Trapp, 2012
The scene is typical of an early winter or late fall camp. The leaves are gone from the trees. The buffalo jerky, drying on the poles, hints of a recent hunt. But what else is happening here?
Is this a simple horse trade, or could there be romance in the brisk evening air? Is she, perhaps, inviting him to her lodge?
What does she have that he wants? Or, just maybe, is it that she wants something from him?
Could it be that the tribal elders directed him to pay in prairie currency for an unintended offence?
What do you think? I painted it… but even I do not know – for sure.
About the painting – acrylic on hardboard, 7”x9”. Available for purchase.
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Perhaps he is her father and that horse he received for payment for her hand in marriage? Just a thought. Again, wonderful work!
Great thought – that horse might just be a trade for marriage. Thanks for the nice compliment.
An important fact is this piece can help anyone reminisce about times long past and imagine what life was like in early America.
well done Trapper
Thanks – I use art to imagine the past and hope others will too.
Since the man is down from his horse and on her level, I’d say he needs something from her, an urgent request of some kind – whatever – you’re very talented.
Thanks for the compliment. It does seem as if he wants, or needs something from her.
Thanks for letting me camp out in your blog for a little while today. I had a great time and tried to leave my campsite as good as when I arrived. I’ll be back!
Thanks for the nice remarks – I think you left your campsite even better, so please do come back.