Artist Joe Reyes Appraisal

Original Western Landscape Painting by Joe Reyes

This is an original oil or acrylic painting on canvas or board, depicting a classic Western Americana scene. The composition features a lone cowboy on a chestnut horse navigating a split-rail fence in the foreground, with a vast valley of grazing cattle and sagebrush in the mid-ground. The background is dominated by a majestic, snow-capped mountain range under a clear blue sky. The artist's signature 'JOE REYES' is clearly visible in the lower right corner in a dark, block-lettering style. The color palette is naturalistic, utilizing earthy ochres and tans for the plains, set against the purples and greys of the distant peaks. The painting is housed in a substantial, multi-tiered dark wood frame, likely mid-to-late 20th century, which appears to be in good condition with minor surface wear. The brushwork shows a confident, illustrational style typical of regionalist Western art from the late 20th century. Notable details include the careful rendering of the Hereford-style cattle and the textured treatment of the mountainous terrain, suggesting a focus on narrative realism. The overall condition appears excellent with no visible craquelure, paint loss, or sagging of the substrate.