Vegas Vic Neon Cowboy — Carol M. Highsmith

A glowing cowboy rides a rearing horse against the darkness in Carol M. Highsmith’s vibrant photograph of Vegas Vic, an enduring symbol of classic Las Vegas neon culture. Warm golden bulbs illuminate the horse while vivid red, blue, green, and white neon traces the cowboy, saddle, bridle, and animated Western details.

Isolated against a nearly black background, the illuminated figure becomes a striking study of light, color, movement, and vintage American signage. Highsmith’s photograph preserves the exuberant visual language associated with historic Las Vegas and the theatrical roadside advertising that helped define the city’s identity.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Carol M. Highsmith
• Title: Vegas Vic neon cowboy sign, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Original title: Library of Congress resource highsm.12889
• Series: Carol M. Highsmith's America Project
• Date: Early 21st century
• Period: Contemporary American documentary photography
• Place of Origin: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
• Medium: Digital color photograph

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
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• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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