This scene depicts what appears to be a Patagonian encampment.

In the foreground, two horsemen hold aloft long poles adorned with banners fluttering in the wind, lending the composition the impression of an impending ride

In the background, the silhouettes gathered around a campfire bring the scene to life, while other riders blend into the horizon, accentuating the depth and vastness of the landscape.

The artist stands out for the quality of his observation and his attention to detail.
The horses’ postures, traditional costumes, tents, and props are rendered with great accuracy, giving the scene a truly ethnographic dimension without ever losing its pictorial power.