Sour Lake Pumper by Al Richardson – Echoes of Texas Oil Heritage

Al Richardson’s Sour Lake Pumper is a tribute to one of Texas’s most historic oil-producing regions. This fine art print, hand colored by the artist, features a lone pumpjack steadily working in the fields of Sour Lake, where early oil discoveries helped spark the Texas oil boom. Set beneath a broad sky with golden light casting long shadows across the landscape, Richardson’s detailed brushwork captures both the beauty and the grit of oilfield life. The scene reflects a deep respect for the legacy of hard work, perseverance, and the machinery that has powered generations. Sour Lake Pumper is a meaningful addition for collectors who appreciate the history and spirit of the Lone Star State’s energy roots.