Rooted in ritual, discipline, and lineage, the Charro stands as one of the most enduring figures of Mexican identity—the horseman from the countryside, who lived and worked in the haciendas, performed all his tasks on horseback. Renowned for his superb horsemanship, for his skill in handling the lasso, and for his unique costume designed specially for horseback riding, the Charro dates back to the Mexican Revolution. This photograph likely dates from the early 20th century, a period when the Charro suit was widely worn by affluent individuals—formalizing its significance in Mexican culture.
Image Order: Framed, Insitu, Original, Verso
Original Photograph
Photographer: Unknown
Location: Unknown
Captured: February, 1947
Size: 3 1/4” x 5 3/8”
Printed on: Kodak Paper
Camera: Unknown
Verso: Kodak back print
Presentation: Custom box shipped separately
Contemporary Photograph
Size: 35” x 58”
Positioning: Centered
Border: Original
Paper: Hahnemühle 100% Photo Rag Baryta | Pure Cotton | 315 gsm
Frame: Solid Wood Museum Floater
Frame Face: 3/4”
Frame Color: Dark Walnut
Glazing: Archival laminate
Presentation: Portrait
Authentication
Verisart COA
21 Founders | Initials embedded
Rooted in ritual, discipline, and lineage, the Charro stands as one of the most enduring figures of Mexican identity—the horseman from the countryside, who lived and worked in the haciendas, performed all his tasks on horseback. Renowned for his superb horsemanship, for his skill in handling the lasso, and for his unique costume designed specially for horseback riding, the Charro dates back to the Mexican Revolution. This photograph likely dates from the early 20th century, a period when the Charro suit was widely worn by affluent individuals—formalizing its significance in Mexican culture.
Image Order: Framed, Insitu, Original, Verso
Original Photograph
Photographer: Unknown
Location: Unknown
Captured: February, 1947
Size: 3 1/4” x 5 3/8”
Printed on: Kodak Paper
Camera: Unknown
Verso: Kodak back print
Presentation: Custom box shipped separately
Contemporary Photograph
Size: 35” x 58”
Positioning: Centered
Border: Original
Paper: Hahnemühle 100% Photo Rag Baryta | Pure Cotton | 315 gsm
Frame: Solid Wood Museum Floater
Frame Face: 3/4”
Frame Color: Dark Walnut
Glazing: Archival laminate
Presentation: Portrait
Authentication
Verisart COA
21 Founders | Initials embedded