Artwork
A Negro on horseback
A Negro on horseback is an unspecified painting by Pancho Fierro. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
A Negro on horseback is a watercolor painting created by Pancho Fierro around 1850. It is part of a series of works documenting everyday life in Peru during the 19th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man on horseback, dressed in a wide-brimmed hat, gray shirt, and white pants, with a red blanket on the horse's back. The scene reflects Fierro's interest in capturing the social fabric of his time, with the subject's attire and the horse's saddle hinting at a specific cultural context.
Technique & Style
The work is characteristic of Fierro's costumbrista style, known for vivid and detailed depictions of local customs and daily life. The use of watercolor allows for a nuanced capture of the subject's clothing and surroundings.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires. Created by Pancho Fierro, a Peruvian painter active from approximately 1807/1809 to 1879, it is one of his works that have been preserved and are now part of a museum collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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