William Robert Thrasher (1908-1997), "Ruffed Grouse", oil on canvas sight: 16 x 24 in., frame: 23 x 33 in. Provenance: A Fort Worth, Texas collection William Robert Thrasher painted luminous and realistic Texas landscapes. With incredible attention to detail, he observed and painted wildlife, farm scenes and the countryside. His works are included in private collections throughout the country, in state offices in Austin, Texas, in various universities, and in congressional offices in Washington, D.C.