Donald M. Yena (Amer., b. 1933), “The Dry Wind", oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 1971; signed again and titled on the stretcher bar, with Broken Spur Gallery sticker (San Antonio, Texas)

sight: 10 x 8 in., frame: 17.5 x 15.5 in.

Provenance: Property from a private collection in Washington, D. C.

Donald M. Yena is a professional western artist. "My goal has always been to produce good, solid, traditional art," Yena says. "Western art is ours. It is uniquely American. Its rugged, often haunting and many times humorous." Yena often paints from his museum quality collection for absolute accuracy and detail. He is recognized by many today as an historian with brush and palette, having received many accolades from the state and county. His illustrations appearing in historically important books established Yena early on as an important Texas artist. His works are represented in important private collections and have been honored with major exhibits in prestigious banks and museums including the Witte in San Antonio and the Alamo Museum.