1970s Rudy Montoya “The Healer” Framed & Singed Large Lithograph Print

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Rudy Montoya “The Healer” Framed & Singed Large Lithograph Print 37”X29” 366/400

Good vintage condition. The print and frame are … Read more Rudy Montoya “The Healer” Framed & Singed Large Lithograph Print 37”X29” 366/400

Good vintage condition. The print and frame are free of damage. Professionally framed under glass in a wooden frame with triple matting. Lithograph print, pencil signed by the artist and numbered 366/400. Circa 1970s–1980s.

Frame

Length 37 1/4”

Height 29 1/4”

Depth 1 3/8”

Print

Length 27”

Height 18”

Rudy Montoya Jr. (1940–1986) was a celebrated American artist widely regarded as “a poet with a pen.” Born on February 12, 1940, in El Paso, Montoya demonstrated a passion for art from early childhood and went on to become one of the most distinctive visual storytellers of the American Southwest. Known for his instantly recognizable style, Montoya worked primarily in pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor. His artwork vividly captured the spirit, emotion, and cultural richness of the Southwest. His subjects ranged from children, animals, and elders to historic architecture, cowboys, and Western scenes. In the later years of his career, he gained international recognition for his powerful and expressive depictions of Native American life. Montoya’s path to artistic success was uniquely diverse. After serving as a draftsman illustrator in the U.S. Army, he briefly pursued music, performing alongside notable artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent, Johnny Cash, and Jan & Dean. He later returned to El Paso, where he studied art at University of Texas at El Paso and fully committed to his artistic career. Often referred to as El Paso’s “favorite son,” Montoya became not only a beloved artist but also an ambassador of goodwill for his community. His legacy endures through his widely collected works, which continue to be displayed in homes and galleries across the United States and internationally. Montoya passed away on July 7, 1986, at the age of 46. Despite his early passing, his influence remains strong, and his life and artistic contributions continue to inspire, with a documentary on his work currently in development. See less