Three of Anza's Men
Artist: Firfires, NicholasDate of Birth: 1917-1990
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 16 x 20 inches
Signed: Signed lower right and dated 1964
Verso:
California painter Nicholas Firfires, a cowboy himself, was a descendant of vaqueros, and vaquero life became one of the principal subjects of his art. After serving as a combat artist in World War II, Firfires made a living as an illustrator and comic strip creator. After the success of his first solo exhibition, Firfires turned exclusively to easel painting.
Artist: Firfires, NicholasDate of Birth: 1917-1990
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 16 x 20 inches
Signed: Signed lower right and dated 1964
Verso:
California painter Nicholas Firfires, a cowboy himself, was a descendant of vaqueros, and vaquero life became one of the principal subjects of his art. After serving as a combat artist in World War II, Firfires made a living as an illustrator and comic strip creator. After the success of his first solo exhibition, Firfires turned exclusively to easel painting.
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