L.C. Groves 1990 Organ Mountains Photo — Signed, Framed Desert Scene View Watchlist >
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L.C. Groves 1990 Organ Mountains Photo — Signed, Framed Desert Scene
This signed 1990 photographic print by acclaimed Southwestern photographer L.C. Groves captures the dramatic beauty of New Mexico’s Organ Mountains, with blooming ocotillo plants dotting the desert foreground. A pioneer of regional landscape photography, Groves was known for his ability to evoke the spirit of the Southwest through dynamic compositions and masterful natural lighting. His work often centered around the Mesilla Valley and Las Cruces area, where his images became a visual hallmark of the region’s rugged terrain.
The print is professionally framed under glass in a carved reddish-brown wood frame with taupe matting, reflecting the aesthetic of late 20th-century desert artistry. Signed and dated “L.C. Groves © 1990” in the lower right, this piece is both a collectible and a window into the distinctive visual identity of the American Southwest. Ideal for regional art collectors or anyone drawn to desert landscapes.
Condition:
In good condition overall, with some wear consistent with age. The print remains vibrant and clear. The wood frame exhibits minor scuffs, primarily along the outer edges, but retains its structure and decorative charm. Matting and glass are clean and intact.
Size:
Overall: 17.25" X 21.25"
Visible: 8.5" X 11"
About the Artist: L.C. Groves (1919–1995)
L.C. Groves was a renowned Southwestern photographer based in southern New Mexico, celebrated for his vivid and contemplative depictions of desert landscapes. A graduate of New Mexico State University and trained in photography at the University of New Mexico, Groves developed a style that emphasized natural light, expansive composition, and the quiet majesty of the arid American Southwest. His work frequently featured the Organ Mountains, the Mesilla Valley, and scenes along the Rio Grande, capturing both the geological drama and the serene stillness of the region.
Groves exhibited widely throughout New Mexico, with many of his pieces shown and sold through his own gallery in historic Old Mesilla. His signed works from the 1980s and 1990s remain sought after for their regional authenticity and artistic clarity, particularly among collectors of Western and landscape photography.
