Lester Hughes — Signed Oil on Canvas, Rustic Frame, 20.5x35.75

We're pleased to present this original oil painting by acclaimed El Paso artist Lester Hughes. Known for his evocative scenes of Southern New Mexico and West Texas, Hughes captures a moment of solitude and light — a quiet adobe ruin and distant windmill sit nestled in the foothills beneath a sunlit ridgeline. The composition speaks of resilience, history, and the vast beauty of the frontier landscape.

Painted in oil on stretched canvas and signed lower right, this work is housed in a period-appropriate beveled wood frame with linen liner — no glass, allowing the texture of the brushwork to shine. The frame’s rustic finish harmonizes with the subject, enhancing its Western authenticity.

Hughes’ works are held in both private and public collections, including pieces that were displayed in the White House during President Ronald Reagan’s term. His artistic legacy lives on through timeless depictions of life and land in the American West.

Condition:

In excellent condition overall. The canvas is taut, clean, and free from discoloration or damage. The frame is structurally sound with intentional distressing that suits the rustic Southwestern subject matter. Ready to display and enjoy.

Features

• Artist: Lester Hughes (1938–2021), noted Texas Western painter
• Subject: Desert adobe ruin and windmill below sunlit ridges
• Medium: Oil on stretched canvas
• Frame: Beveled wood with burlap liner — no glass
• Style: Mid-century Western realism
• Condition: Excellent — no damage; rustic frame by design

Dimensions:

• Overall Frame: 20.5 x 35.75 inches
• Visible Image Area: 14.25 x 29.25 inches