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Locals in the San Ramon Valley can now check out early renditions of the American West brought to life through the paintbrushes of 19th century, pioneer artists.
The traveling exhibit “A Great Frontier Odyssey: Sketching the American West” is currently on display through March 18 at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Ave. in Danville.
The exhibit features the work of artist duo Jules Tavernier and Paul Frenzeny as they journeyed across the country in 1873, on assignment for Harper Magazine to bring back images of the American West. Their expedition came on the heels of the Transcontinental Railroad’s completion in 1869, a monumental event that opened up the West to the rest of the country.
Frenzeny was one of the leading “special correspondents” of his time who came to specialize in illustrating western adventure stories and novels like “The Jungle Book.”
Tavernier was a French painter who would go on to gain fame worldwide for his paintings of Hawaiian volcanoes.
The museum is open 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 12-3 p.m. Sundays.