Lionel Lindsay was the brother of famed artist Norman Lindsay and former director of the National Gallery of Victoria, Daryl Lindsay. He was a self-taught etcher and engraver, building a reputation for, among other subjects, images of Spain.

Fluent in Spanish, Lindsay spent extended time in Spain, recorded in the book ‘Lionel Lindsay in Spain: an antipodean abroad’ (2003) by Colin Holden. ‘The Vaquero’, Spanish for the cattle herder, is a vestige from this experience. A man and his goats look on at two bulls, a cowboy in chase.

Represented at the National Gallery of Victoria and the National Gallery of Australia, ‘Muleteers’ is a museum quality work – a reminder of European adventures and the rich history of Australian printmaking.

Lionel LINDSAY (1874 - 1961)
'The Vaquero' 1923
etching on paper
Edition of 50
Image Size: 11 x 17 cm
Dimensions: 40 x 30 x 1 cm
Signed: Signed, titled and numbered in margin in pencil in margin
Comes with Letter of Provenance

Impressions of this work are represented at:
The National Gallery of Australia: 83.431
National Gallery of Victoria, accession number: 3602-3
Maitland City Council, accession number 2017.356

Condition: Very Good. This work of art is mounted and ready to frame

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