Agave at Sundown measures 9 by 12 inches and is rendered in oil pastel, capturing a vibrant desert scene alive with color and texture. At the center-right, a prominent agave plant with thick, blue-green leaves anchors the composition, drawing immediate focus. Surrounding it, a variety of desert flora and rugged rocks populate the foreground, their forms defined by expressive marks and layered earthy tones punctuated with touches of green, yellow, and purple. To the right, a slender tree rises, its foliage rendered in fresh greens that contrast with the warmer hues below. A rocky mesa ascends sharply on the left, its surface marked by dark shadows and linear details that add depth and structure to the landscape.

Above this terrain, the sky unfolds through a striking gradient that moves from deep purples and blues at the upper edge, through soft pinks and oranges, to a warm yellow near the horizon. This nuanced atmospheric transition conveys the fleeting moment of sunset or sunrise, shaped by environmental factors like dust, humidity, and moisture that influence the play of light and color in the desert. The piece is small in scale but captures the expansive and dynamic qualities of the landscape with a confident, impressionistic approach that balances bold color contrasts and visible, deliberate strokes. This work reflects the impact of recent rains and flash flooding in the Big Bend region, which have heightened the vibrancy and texture of the foliage, as well as the dramatic effects of the desert sky at sundown.