Lysander - Gay Black Dandy Cowboy Art Print

Lysander doesn't wear history—he inhabits it, remakes it, stitches it into the fabric of his own becoming. A gay Black cowboy dandy, yes, but more than that—he is the hush before a storm, the ember still smoldering long after the fire. His wide-brimmed Stetson, tilted just so, does not bow to the past, nor does it hide him from it. Instead, it crowns him, its patterned band a quiet invocation of those who once rode these lands long before borders were drawn.

His bespoke cowboy jacket is a contradiction made beautiful—worn yet regal, its intricate patchwork reminiscent of Gee’s Bend quilts, where generations of Black hands turned scraps into masterpieces. The threads do not simply hold fabric together; they hold memory. A timeworn elegance, stitched with defiance. Around his neck, a silk bandana, knotted with intention, bears the dust of a thousand untold stories—stories of Buffalo Soldiers, of Creole trail riders, of queerness not as an anomaly but as a birthright. Wildflowers bloom against its folds, not fragile, but fearless—rooted in sunbaked soil, thriving where the world said they could not.

And the backdrop? It shifts—just as the West always has. Not a place, but a promise. A painted desert of spectral cowboy cartography, where the past does not fade but rises like heat from the earth. Here, Lysander does not seek permission to exist. He simply does. A sovereign spirit, carved from open sky, leather, and the unshaken knowledge that he has always belonged.

Forget cheap reproductions and printable posters

Archival-grade, 200gsm matte art paper elevates art beyond the ordinary.

Bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks honor your artwork and the planet.

Smooth, natural white surface enhances color accuracy and detail, ensuring true-to-life tones without glare or distortion.

High-definition print lab techniques deliver sharper details and deeper saturation that endure for generations.

FSC® certified: every tree harvested is replaced and every worker treated fairly, because art shouldn't cost the earth.

Tmeless statements

Chevron cut frames made from FSC® certified wood with an ultra-clear perspex glaze.

Chic acid-free mount border used in art galleries and museums. Ensuring your art print remains vivid and free from discoloration.

Three distinctive colors

1. Black: Inky undertones suit everything from bold modernity to gothic opulence.

2. White: A crisp look that helps art shine brighter in dark rooms to lift your mood.

3. Natural: Infuses warmth wherever it roams with those rich, honeyed tones.

Cost

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Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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Average shipping times:

USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks

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