Cowboys
1850
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1850
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
This painting shows a group of cowboys on horseback in a field. They are all wearing hats and looking in different directions. One of them is holding his hand up to his forehead, possibly shielding his eyes from the sun. In the foreground, there are two dogs lying on the ground. The horses are all different colors, and the cowboys are dressed in a variety of outfits. The background of the painting is a hazy, yellowish color, which suggests that it is a sunny day. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Ángel della Valle.
