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El rodeo, by Prilidiano Pueyrredón, oil, 1861

El rodeo

Prilidiano Pueyrredón

1861

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Dominant colour

Overview

El rodeo is a 1861 oil by Prilidiano Pueyrredón, a Realism work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?
Prilidiano Pueyrredón
When & what style?
1861 · Realism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

This painting shows a group of people on horseback in a field. They are all wearing hats and some are carrying objects. The sky above them is blue with white clouds. In the foreground, there is a person standing next to a horse, and another person is sitting on a horse. The horses are all different colors, including brown, white, and black. The field is green and there are some trees in the background. The painting is done in oil paint and has a lot of detail. It is held at the National Museum of Fine Arts Buenos Aires. Next, you might want to look up the artist Prilidiano Pueyrredón.

About the artist

Portrait of Prilidiano Pueyrredón
Artist

Prilidiano Pueyrredón

Prilidiano Pueyrredón (January 24, 1823 – November 3, 1870) was an Argentine painter, architect and engineer. One of the country's first prominent painters, he was known for his costumbrist sensibility and preference for everyday themes.

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