1850
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
An Indian with a llama selling coal is a 1850 unspecified by Pancho Fierro, depicting Coal, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting shows an indigenous man standing next to a llama. The man is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a dark-colored robe with a red belt, and sandals. He is holding a rope in his right hand, which is attached to the llama's halter. The llama is facing to the right, with a bundle of coal on its back. The man's expression is neutral, and he appears to be looking straight ahead. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which helps to highlight the figures of the man and the llama. The painting is a depiction of everyday life in a specific cultural context. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, look up Pancho Fierro.
Francisco Fierro Palas, called "Pancho" Fierro (c. 1807/1809 – 28 July 1879), was a Peruvian painter, known primarily for his costumbrista watercolors, which depict his country's life and customs.
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