Conrad
Schwiering, born in Boulder, Colorado was raised in
Laramie, Wyoming. He first fell in love with the
Teton Range while on a trip with his father. It left
a lasting impression on the young Schwiering. Conrad
Schwiering moved to Jackson in 1947 with his wife
Mary Ethel.
In 1981 Schwiering was
recognized by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and
Western Heritage Museum with a one man exhibition of
38 of his paintings and was awarded the Trustees
Gold Medal for his outstanding contributions to
Western art.
He was a charter member of the National
Academy of Western Art
and
is best known for his
achievements as a landscape artist and lived
until January of 1986.
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