Sour Lake Production by Al Richardson – Legacy of a Texas Oil Town

Al Richardson’s Sour Lake Production captures the enduring legacy of one of Texas’s most storied oil towns. This fine art print, hand colored by the artist, features a classic pumpjack in steady operation, set against the open fields and expansive sky of Sour Lake—a region known for its pivotal role in early American oil history. With his signature realism and warm, earthy tones, Richardson honors the quiet persistence of oilfield machinery and the men who kept it running. The composition reflects both the heritage and the continued relevance of oil production in Texas, making Sour Lake Production a powerful and nostalgic addition to any collection that celebrates Western industry and American energy history.