For your consideration is a Rare Signed Original Robert Lougheed "The Whitetails of San Juan", Oil on Board, circa mid to late 20th century. From ex-Fenn Galleries collection Santa Fe, New Mexico; from ex-Thomas Nygard collection Bozeman, Montana; from ex-private collection. This oil on board shows a deer buck and his harem, grazing in a meadow in the foreground. In the background are the Vancouver Island mountain ranges seen across the Strait of San Juan de Fuca. Robert Lougheed was a Canada-born American artist who has specialized in images of the American West. He became an illustrator for over 30 years and for the Toronto Star, and his work appeared in magazines such as National Geographic and Reader's Digest. Lougheed's work as a commercial artist included the Mobil Oil logo of the red flying horse. He explored the American West, particularly the old Bell Ranch in New Mexico, and many of his paintings were inspired by the scenery and animals of the region. He won multiple awards at both the National Academy of Western Art and the Cowboy Artists of America. Some of his work is in the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. San Juan Island is the second-largest and most populous of the San Juan Islands in northwestern Washington state. San Juan Island is renowned for its diverse wildlife, especially marine life like orcas (killer whales), seals, and sea lions. On land, visitors may observe black-tailed deer, raccoons, mink, and river otters, with occasional sightings of mountain lions and bears. Black-tailed deer are common an frequently be seen grazing in meadows. This oil on board is in very well preserved condition, mounted in a gold gilt wood frame. Slight scuffing of frame noted. Visible art measures 7.875"W x 15.5"L, frame is 11.875"W x 19.5"L x 1"D. Combined weight is 1lb, 8oz.