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Drawing Of A Mexican American Digging A Water Ditch, "Zanja", Near What May Be A Mission, Ca.1840
title Drawing Of A Mexican American Digging A Water Ditch, "Zanja", Near What May Be A Mission, Ca.1840description Photograph of a drawing of a Mexican American digging a water ditch, "zanja", near what may be a mission, ca.1840. The man's sleeves and pants are rolled up to his elbows and knees as he uses a shovel to pull dirt from the ankle-deep water in which he stands. He wears a sash at his waist and another around his lightly-colored hair. A cigarette hangs beneath his mustache with a line of smoke streaming to the left. The water ditch winds between two opposing banks which support rows of plants and a saddled horse on the right. The ditch leads to several large structures which stand in front of smooth hills in the background.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
Painting By James Walker Depicting A Well-Dressed California Caballero On His Horse, Ca.1840
title Painting By James Walker Depicting A Well-Dressed California Caballero On His Horse, Ca.1840description Photograph of a painting by James Walker depicting a well-dressed caballero on his horse, ca.1840. The man and horse are pictured in profile at center, facing right. The man wears a tan bolero suit with red trim and a white shirt, and carries a red horse-blanket behind him. His horse is deep brown and the grass beneath them appears to be parched. Picture file card reads "Los Angeles Museum of Natural History".artist/creator Walker, Jamescontributor Calisphere -
Drawing By Carlos Nebel Depicting What A Well Dressed California Horseman Would Have Worn In The 1830'S And 40'S, Ca.1839
title Drawing By Carlos Nebel Depicting What A Well Dressed California Horseman Would Have Worn In The 1830'S And 40'S, Ca.1839description Photograph of a drawing by Carlos Nebel depicting what a well dressed California horseman would have worn in the 1830's and 40's, ca.1839. A mounted vaquero is at center, facing to the left. He is riding a large dappled gray horse with its head raised high in the air. The man is wearing the costume of a Mexican cowboy, complete with flared pants decorated with different patterns and a cape wrapped around his shoulders. He has a broad brimmed hat and thick sideburns.artist/creator Nebel, Carloscontributor Calisphere -
A.F. Harmer'S Painting "Giving Him A Lift" Showing Two Vacqueros Aiding A Covered Wagon, Ca.1906
title A.F. Harmer'S Painting "Giving Him A Lift" Showing Two Vacqueros Aiding A Covered Wagon, Ca.1906description Photograph of A.F. Harmer's painting "Giving Him a Lift" showing two vacqueros aiding a covered wagon, ca.1906. Two men on horseback are shown to the right of center, and have hitched themselves to the covered wagon to the left, pulling it up the slope. Behind them, the women and children of a family can be seen in the wagon while an older man stands to its side. A mountain ridge is visible in the background.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
A.F. Harmer'S Painting "On The Way To The Summit" Showing A Group On Horseback Negotiating Mountain Terrain, 1906
title A.F. Harmer'S Painting "On The Way To The Summit" Showing A Group On Horseback Negotiating Mountain Terrain, 1906description Photograph of A.F. Harmer's painting "On the Way to the Summit" showing a group on horseback negotiating mountain terrain, 1906. To the left, farthest in the foreground, a man in bolero dress is pictured, beconing to a woman near the right as she makes her way across rocky terrain. In the far right distance, a second man can be seen on foot tending to two pack mules. A dog is also visible at center between the two horse riders.artist/creator Harmer, A.Fcontributor Calisphere -
Drawing Depicting Mexican Americans Washing Laundry In A Stream, Ca.1850
title Drawing Depicting Mexican Americans Washing Laundry In A Stream, Ca.1850description Photograph of a drawing depicting Mexican Americans washing laundry in a stream, ca.1850. A rough-hewn wooden cart is pictured in the foreground at left, dominating much of the image, while in the background right a woman in what appears to be a linen dress is scrubbing clothes against a rock. Other garments are hung on the branches above her. A second individual can be seen on the rocks farther left, looking out towards the cart. Picture file card reads "Contemporaneous sketch".artist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
A.F. Harmer'S Painting "Traveling In The Coast Range In The 40'S" Depicting A Mexican-American Man On Horseback In The Mountains, Ca.1850
title A.F. Harmer'S Painting "Traveling In The Coast Range In The 40'S" Depicting A Mexican-American Man On Horseback In The Mountains, Ca.1850description Photograph of A.F. Harmer's painting "Traveling in the Coast Range in the 40's" depicting a Mexican-American man on horseback in the mountains, ca.1850. A man in bolero dress is shown in profile riding his horse at center. He waves his hat in front of him, exposing his kercheif. A little girl, also on the horse, clutches him tightly around the waist. Mountains fill the background behind them.artist/creator Harmer, A.Fcontributor Calisphere -
Drawing Of A Mexican American Wedding Party, Ca.1843
title Drawing Of A Mexican American Wedding Party, Ca.1843description Photograph of a drawing of a Mexican American wedding party, "from Davis 75 years in California", ca.1843.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
Drawing Depicting A Skull Set Into A Tree With A Cowboy In The Background, Ca.1860
title Drawing Depicting A Skull Set Into A Tree With A Cowboy In The Background, Ca.1860description Photograph of a drawing depicting a skull set into a tree with a cowboy in the background, ca.1860. The cow skull is hung from a tree in the foreground at left by straps attached to the horns. A mounted cowboy can be seen gesturing towards the skull at right, while another rider can be seen in the distance at right. Below the skull at left, a small herd of cattle is grazing. According to the picture file card, a skull set into a tree was a common marker for a rancho boundary.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
Drawing Of A Water Carrier In The Early Days Of The Pueblo Los Angeles, Ca.1865
title Drawing Of A Water Carrier In The Early Days Of The Pueblo Los Angeles, Ca.1865description Photograph of a drawing of a water carrier in the early days of the Pueblo Los Angeles, ca.1865. The man is standing at right and facing the viewer. The water carrier is wearing a broad-brimmed hat, short-sleeved shirt, and rolled up pants. He is holding two large wooden buckets of water, one in each hand. At left is a single-wheeled wheelbarrow with a massive barrel in the middle. A pair of palm trees is at left, and a cactus is behind them. In the distance at center is a low, light-colored building with more palm trees behind it.artist/creator Unknownsubject Los Angeles Plaza Deserts Water-Supply Californios--Illustrations Mexican Americans El Pueblocontributor Calisphere