L.C. Groves 1987 Red Chile Field Photo — Organ Mountains, Framed

A vibrant depiction of New Mexico’s agricultural beauty, this 1987 signed photograph by L.C. Groves captures a stunning field of ripe red chiles with the Organ Mountains rising in the background. Groves, celebrated for his Southwestern landscapes, shifts focus here to the cultural and seasonal life of the Mesilla Valley—blending natural grandeur with the region’s farming heritage. The photograph’s composition showcases Groves’ signature balance of light and color, bringing both the foreground harvest and distant peaks into vivid harmony.

Professionally framed under glass in a richly carved wood frame with deep green matting, the piece is signed and dated “L.C. Groves © 1987” in the lower right. A visually striking and regionally resonant work, ideal for collectors of agricultural or Southwestern photography.

Condition:
Good, Some Wear, Frame Scuffed

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.