Featured in this lot is this 17 Club Collection "Will James Ranch" by photographer John J. Petek. The photograph is wonderfully and professionally crafted and blown up to scale which is unusual for its age and shows a sheep herd at a watering hole with a tree near by. This photograph was taken Will James Prior Creek Ranch between Hardin and Billings and was taken by a well known photographer of the times John J. Petek. In Montana, Will James owned and worked on ranches, and his experiences deeply influenced his storytelling, art, and illustrations. His ranch near Billings, Montana, served as a base where he both lived the life of a cowboy and created his celebrated works. Today, James is remembered as a key figure in preserving the romanticized image of the American West, and his ranch life in Montana played a central role in shaping his legacy as a chronicler of cowboy culture.The framed photograph is marked on the front it as follows: Will James Ranch - John J. Petek, Photographer - 17 Club Collection. The condition of this framed photograph is good with some wear to the photograph but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed photograph is 33 1/4" x 40 1/4" an the visible artwork measures 22 1/4" x 30 1/2".