#gauchos

Gauchos playing a traditional bone-throwing game in Argentina

One of my favorite facts about the history of Malvinas Islands is that a group of indigenous Charrua people led by a Gaucho (think badass, brown cowboys with leather whips instead of firearms) tried to take back the islands from the English in 1833... and succeeded.

They captured everyone they didn't kill and took down the British flags. Then, English reinforcements arrived and captured them.

But the funny thing is: when el Gaucho Rivero and the Charruas were taken to England to be prosecuted, the court determined they were innocent, since the crimes they'd committed happened outside of British jurisdiction. So they were set free and returned safely to their homeland.

I’ve been exploring different historical figures and cultures through minimalist posters, and this piece is inspired by the legendary Gauchos of South America.

There’s so much depth and history behind Gaucho culture, so I’d love to hear any unique facts or stories you know about them.

I NEED GAUCHOS

DUAL 1219 E STEELY DAN GAUCHO