A Texas Cowboy Paintings Exhibit by Lee Cable: Charles Goodnight

The Heritage Society is pleased to present The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight, a collection of work on loan from The Bryan Museum in Galveston, Texas. This series of stunning oil paintings and artist sketches by Lee Cable details the life and story of famed Texas cattleman Charles Goodnight. Goodnight’s involvement in the recovery of Cynthia Ann Parker, along with his friendship with Oliver Loving, is chronicled in Cable’s artwork.
The collection demonstrates the historical wonder of the cattle drive and its importance in the history of the west. Alongside the artwork are a saddle and a touch-cart of western artifacts, including spurs, a powder horn, and a lasso.
Phase 1 of the exhibit will showcase 6 sketches, a touch cart for interactive learning, and the following 6 paintings from the collection:

Finding Cynthia Ann Parker

Old Blue

Giving Counsel

A Promise Made, A Promise Kept

Quanah Parker

A Good Idea Gone Bad

For Phase 2 of the exhibit, an additional 7 paintings will be added to the display to celebrate the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2023 season.

This exhibition and accompanying education materials are available through The Bryan Museum with generous support from Jim Parkman, the Susan Kathleen Black Foundation, and the Hamill Foundation. Click on Teaching Resources below.
Museum Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday; 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 6–12. Members receive free entry as a benefit.
The exhibit will be available for your enjoyment from August 12, 2022, to Spring 2023.