Vaquero Collection

Bronco rider
Cowboy riding a bronco on the western range. Printed color halftone reproduction of a Frederic Remington illustration

SPANISH SETTLER, 1852. An early Spanish settler in California: American, engraving, 1852

Asking two Vaquero riders for the news, Argentina
A farmer in a remote part of Argentina, asks two Vaqueros (cowboys) for news. Date: circa 1910s

A Mexican Vaquero, 1890. Creator: Frederic Remington
A Mexican Vaquero, 1890

The pounding of the corn; Spanish American Scene (oil on panel)
MGS225686 The pounding of the corn; Spanish American Scene (oil on panel) by Palliere, Jean-Leon (1823-87); 64.8x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Traditional Mexican mid-nineteenth century costumes (colour litho)
REV397916 Traditional Mexican mid-nineteenth century costumes (colour litho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Biblioteca Nacional de Mexico, Mexico; (add.info.: published in Vienna by C)

Customary Greeting in Argentina, 1907 (colour litho)
473005 Customary Greeting in Argentina, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Mexican Vaquero, 1890 (oil on canvas)
2969049 A Mexican Vaquero, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 82.6x58.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; George F. Harding Collection; American, out of copyright

Costumes of the inhabitants of Mexico and Vera Cruz (colour litho)
REV397912 Costumes of the inhabitants of Mexico and Vera Cruz (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Biblioteca Nacional de Mexico, Mexico; German, out of copyright

Tejano Ranchers, 1877 (colour litho)
873035 Tejano Ranchers, 1877 (colour litho) by Walker, James (1818-89); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Cowboys saddling a bronco, 1800s
Bronco busters saddling a horse, Arizona, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Pegoraro vaquero wearing wooly chaps Spanish
Pegoraro(?) vaquero wearing wooly chaps; Spanish; about 1870; Hand-colored albumen silver print

CHILE: GAUCHO, 1940. A woman petting a gauchos horse in a wheat field in Chile. Photographed by Toni Frissell, 1940

Santa Inez Mission, California, 1800s
Group of vaqueros outside Santa Inez Mission in California, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

AGRI2A-00005
A Mexican vaquero. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

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California vaquero galloping to lasso a steer, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

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Vaquero branding longhorn cattle, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Chuck wagon serving cowboys their midday meal. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

BUFFALO BILL: POSTER, 1899. Buffalo Bills Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World, featuring a group of Mexican Vaqueros and Lariat Experts. Lithograph poster, 1899

MEXICO: HACIENDA. A Mexican hacienda. Photograph by William Henry Jackson, c1890

MEXICO: COWBOYS, 1916. Mexican cowboys rounding up wild ponies. Painting by Ernesto Icaza, 1916

VEGA CARPIO, F鬩x Lope de (1562-1635). El vaquero
" VEGA CARPIO, F鬩 x Lope de (1562-1635). " El vaquero de Morana", comedy by Lope de Vega edited in Barcelona by Sebastiᮠ de Comellas (1617). Beginning of the first act

CALIFORNIA: VAQUEROS. Vaqueros driving livestock past the Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, in San Gabriel, California. Line engraving, late 19th century, after Emanuel Wyttenbach

CALIFORNIA: VAQUERO. A Spanish vaquero of California. Wood engraving, 1852

VAQUEROS, 1849. Lassoing a stray steer near San Francisco, California. Line engraving, 1849, after a lithograph of 1839

VAQUEROS, 1839. Lassoing a stray steer near San Francisco, California. Lithograph, 1839

A CALIFORNIA VAQUERO, 1852. American engraving, 1852

CALIFORNIA: VAQUERO, 1852. A native Californian Vaquero. Wood engraving, American, 1852

CALIFORNIA: VAQUEROS, 1849. Vaqueros catching cattle near San Francisco, California. Line engraving, 1849, after a lithograph of 1839

Vaquero making a bridle - Argentina
A Vaquero making a bridle - Argentina. The vaquero is a horse-mounted livestock herder of a tradition that originated on the Iberian peninsula. Date: circa 1910s

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Cowhand rounding up cattle mixed in with the horse herd. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

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"Vaquero: The Iconic Bronco Rider and Spanish Settler" Step back in time to 1852, when the American West was still being shaped by early Spanish settlers. Among them were the vaqueros, skilled horsemen who embodied the spirit of adventure and resilience. In Argentina, two vaquero riders pause their journey across vast plains to exchange news. Their weathered faces tell tales of countless miles traveled and untamed landscapes conquered. Fast forward to 1890, where Mexican vaqueros captured the imagination of artist Frederic Remington. With his brushstrokes, he immortalized their bravery and mastery over wild horses. The pounding of corn resonates through a Spanish American scene depicted in an oil painting on panel. It serves as a reminder of the hard work that sustained these communities amidst rugged terrains. Traditional mid-nineteenth-century costumes come alive in vibrant colors through lithographs from Mexico. These images transport us to a time when culture thrived alongside daily ranching duties. A customary greeting unfolds before our eyes in a colorful lithograph from 1907 Argentina. This snapshot captures not only social interactions but also showcases traditional attire that reflects regional pride. Once again, we encounter a Mexican vaquero in an oil painting from 1890; his stoic gaze reveals both determination and reverence for his craft passed down through generations. Traveling further south brings us to Mexico and Vera Cruz, where inhabitants proudly display their distinctive costumes captured beautifully in color lithographs. Each garment tells its own story within this rich tapestry of tradition. Tejano ranchers grace another lithograph from 1877 with their presence. Their proud stance symbolizes the enduring legacy left by those who tamed the land with unwavering dedication. As we delve deeper into history, cowboys saddling broncos during the 1800s remind us of Las Vegas' humble beginnings as they shaped the landscape that would eventually become a bustling city.