South American School, late 19th Century, Gauchos preparing their dinner

South American School, late 19th Century
Gauchos preparing their dinner
watercolour heightened with scratching out on paper
unframed
213⁄4 x 201⁄4in. (55.2 x 51.4cm.)
For similar costume, compare the drawing of gauchos encamped and preparing maté by an unknown French artist in an album of sketches titled 'Amérique 1867-68' sold in these Rooms, 17 Sept. 1999, lot 65 (part). Roberto Amigo has suggested the subject locates more probably to southern Mexico or northern South America.

Please note this lot is the property of a private individual.