Donald M. Yena (b. 1933), "A Touch of Fall", 1973, watercolor, sight: 8.5 x 11.5", frame: 17.5 x 20.5" 

Provenance: The Estate of Joan and Herbert Hahn (San Antonio, Texas)

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. It is rugged, often haunting and many times humorous." In Yena's case, precise in every detail. 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. As an illustrator his works 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.