A Mexican Vaquero 1890

portrait

animal

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

animal portrait

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

watercolour illustration

watercolor

fine art portrait

"A Mexican Vaquero" is an oil painting created in 1890 by American artist Frederic Remington. The painting, currently at the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a Mexican cowboy, or vaquero, on horseback. Remington's style is characterized by his realistic portrayal of Western American life, and this painting is a prime example of his work. The vaquero, wearing a traditional sombrero and serape, is depicted against a muted desert landscape. The painting's realistic details and composition capture the essence of the American West, making it a popular and recognized piece within Remington's oeuvre.