Lester Hughes "Danger Below" – Original Oil Painting

An original oil painting by Lester Hughes, titled "Danger Below", capturing a striking Western landscape. The scene depicts a Native American figure on horseback atop a rugged cliff, surveying the valley below with an air of quiet vigilance. Hughes' masterful use of light and atmospheric depth brings warmth and dimension to the expansive terrain, evoking the raw beauty of the American West. This painting is signed lower right and presented in a classic beveled wood frame with linen matting (without glass), complementing its rustic aesthetic. A remarkable piece for collectors of Western and Southwestern art, or those looking to add a touch of frontier spirit to their décor.

• Title: Danger Below
• Artist: Lester Hughes
• Medium: Oil on Stretched Canvas
• Signed: Lower Right
• Beveled Wood Frame with Linen Matting Without Glass

Condition:
Good overall condition. Some light soiling to the matting, consistent with age. 

Size:

• Overall: 28.25"H X 34.25"W
• Visible: 21.25"H X 27.25"W

About the Artist:
Lester Hughes
(1938-2021)

From his humble beginnings on a dusty street in El Paso, Texas, Lester Hughes never dreamed that one day his paintings would hang in the White House. His dream came true, when one of his works was presented to President, Ronald Reagan during a campaign stop in 1976. That particular oil painting, featuring a New Mexico landscape with a dilapidated windmill and old shack, and several of Hughes' other works hang in the presidential mansion during Ronald Reagan's tenure in office. Reagan’s art collection grew to feature more than a dozen of Lester Hughes’ finest works.

Despite being colorblind, Lester Hughes taught himself to paint and garnered great acclaim for his majestic landscapes of the Southwest. Several U.S. Presidents, politicians, movie-stars and professional athletes are among the owners of Lester Hughes’ work.