David Edward Kucera (Amer., b. 1961), "Endless Horizon", oil on canvas, with gallery label erroneously noting 16 x 20 in. artwork size

sight: 8 x 10 in., frame: 14.5 x 16.5 in.

Provenance: Property from a Wimberley, Texas art and antiques collector

David Edward Kucera, born in San Jose, California, initially pursued a career in music after graduating from the Guitar Institute of Technology but later returned to his passion for art, earning honors and a Merit Scholarship from the Colorado Institute of Art. Known for his richly colored, dynamic paintings of Old West subjects, Kucera’s work combines vibrant palettes and compelling compositions to bring these figures to life. Choosing fine art over commercial work after graduation, his paintings have gained international recognition, including awards of excellence from the Oil Painters of America, where he is a Signature Member, and are displayed in venues such as a U.S. Embassy overseas.