The artwork titled “The Goat Herder,” also known as “Mexican Boy,” was created by Robert Henri in 1917. This piece is associated with the American Realism movement and is classified under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork portrays a young boy with a strikingly intense expression, accentuated by Henri’s masterful use of color and brushwork. The boy is depicted wearing denim overalls and a partially unbuttoned shirt, which reveals a bright yellow garment underneath. The background is rendered in soft, muted tones, allowing the subject’s features and clothing to stand out prominently. The artist’s technique underscores the realism and texture, capturing the essence of the boy’s character and his environment.