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A fourth generation Texas, Jack Terry began his art career as a young child and credits much of his inspiration to his Grandfather, a rancher who cowboyed on some of the last great cattle drives. His roots are deeply planted in the ways of the West; his Grandmother painted the landscapes and people of West Texas. Six-time PRCA World Champion Cowboy Larry Mahan has said of Jack, "Terry captures the West the way it was and the way it should be. He is one of the finest artists of our day and a pretty good cowhand to boot. His horses, cowboys and landscapes are as good as it gets." |
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In 1976, Terry was named Bicentennial Artist in Texas and was honored with a one-man exhibit in the Texas Capitol Rotunda. His portrait of President Lyndon B. Johnson was commissioned for publication on the Texas Bicentennial Calendar that same year. Terry continues to participate in many successful one-man shows throughout the Southwest annually, and collectors of his work include corporations such as The King Ranch, Exxon-Mobil and Anheuser-Busch. Other prominent collectors include entertainers Burt Reynolds, Dick Clark and Travis Tritt and political figures Former Texas Governor Ann Richards, The Lyndon B. Johnson Library and President George W. Bush. |
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With such a talent and a true understanding of Western Heritage, Terry was the perfect choice to capture the spirit of Captain John Coffee "Jack" Hays. Commissioned by the Former Texas Rangers Foundation for its second fund raising gala in August of 2002, Terry's depiction of Captain Hays and his Texas Rangers captures the spirit of this elite group of law enforcement officers in 1841. The Former Texas Rangers Foundation and Jack Terry have forged a partnership to preserve Texas history. Each year Terry will create an original painting for the Foundation that will be unveiled and auctioned at its annual fund raising gala in Kerrville. Each painting will depict a time or event in Texas History and the Rangers who helped define it. The Former Texas Rangers Foundation is proud to announce this alliance with Jack Terry and looks forward to the future of his talent and our ability to share it with you through exclusive opportunities to own his work. |
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"CAPTAIN HAYS and COMPANY"
by Jack
Terry
Benefiting the
Former Texas Rangers Foundation
John Coffee "Jack" Hays (1817-1883) helped bring law and order to the
rough and tumble years when Texans, fresh from a war for independence from
Mexico, were struggling to create a new nation -- and new lives -- on the
frontier. In the process, Hays, through unfailing leadership,
unflagging courage and determination beyond measure, established the
tradition of the Texas Rangers that continues today.
A renowned Indian fighter whose troops were often dramatically outnumbered and yet never lost a fight, Rancher S. M. Swenson, one of the largest landowners in Texas in the l800's, once described Hays as "the only fighter God ever made." And thus, the virtues of the Texas Rangers were born.
Stationed in San Antonio, "Captain Hays and Company" depicts Hays in 1841 as he heads out of San Antonio on scout with his Company of Texas Rangers. As they leave San Antonio on their way to the Pass, later named Bandera Pass where a large body of Comanches sprung the only successful ambush ever launched against Hays, they ride past a symbol of Texas history -- The Alamo. In the midst of the surprise attack at the Pass, Hays said, "Steady there boys. Dismount and tie those horses; we can whip them -- no doubt about that." His men listened and fought to victory just as they had done at Plum Creek, Canon de Ugalde, Painted Rock and numerous other battles.
For 13 years, Captain Hays carved out a place in Texas history for himself and his band of Rangers. As a Texas Ranger, he undertook a difficult, dangerous job and he did it well. For Captain Jack Hays, a job well done was his reward.
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