Tom Ryan & The Cowboys of the 6666 Ranch by Susan Hallsten McGarry

Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty and timeless spirit of the American West through the pages of Tom Ryan & The Cowboys of the 6666 Ranch. Authored by Susan Hallsten McGarry and published by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, this richly illustrated volume captures the convergence of art, ranching life, and cowboy culture as seen through the eyes of one of the West’s most celebrated painters. 

Inside, you will find:

• A sweeping retrospective of Tom Ryan’s works focused on the storied 6666 Ranch — one of Texas’s most legendary cattle operations

• Over 40 color reproductions of Ryan’s paintings, alongside 24 black-and-white photographs, offering both artistic interpretation and documentary realism 

• Insightful narrative essays by McGarry that contextualize Ryan’s artistic journey, his connection to ranching life, and how his time on the 6666 Ranch shaped his vision 

• A compelling look at the cowboy way of life — the labor, the land, the challenges, and the camaraderie — through one artist’s lens

• A beautifully curated catalog that complements the exhibition “Tom Ryan and the Cowboys of the 6666 Ranch”, which was featured at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum 

Whether you are an art collector, a devotee of Western heritage, a lover of ranch life, or someone drawn to the visual storytelling of the American cowboy, this book is a treasure. It bridges fine art and authentic western history, offering fresh perspectives on familiar legends.