ROSS B YOUNG American, born 1955 Against the Wind Oil on canvas Sporting oil painting depicting a black, white, and tan setter on point in a golden autumn field, as a covey of bobwhite quail bursts into flight around it. The dog's alert stance and lifted tail convey the tension of the moment, set against a softly rendered background of turning trees and an open meadow under a pale sky. Signed "Ross B. Young" with copyright symbol, lower left. Titled, signed, and copyrighted in pencil verso; presented in a carved giltwood frame. 2O X 24 inches; frame: 24.5 x 28.5 inches $250-350
ARTIST PROFILE: Ross B. Young (American, b. 1955) is a renowned sporting and wildlife artist born on December 5, 1955, in East Orange, New Jersey. He holds both a Bachelor of Fine Art and a Master of Arts in painting from the University of Tulsa and has worked as a professional painter since 1980. Young is best known for his lifelike depictions of bird dogs, upland game, and outdoor landscapes, capturing the energy and atmosphere of the American sporting field with keen observational skill and a rich, painterly touch. His work continues to be sought after by collectors of fine sporting art.
