The artwork, titled “Untitled (Cowboys),” was created by the artist Richard Prince in 1986. It is an appropriation piece belonging to the Conceptual Art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 61 by 50.8 centimeters, and it falls under the genre of photography.
The artwork features a dynamic scene capturing the essence of the American cowboy. The image depicts two cowboys on horseback, entrenched in action within a rugged and arid landscape. One can observe the palpable motion and energy through the depiction of the horses, emphasizing the vigorous nature of the cowboy’s environment. The colors are predominantly earthy, aligning with the natural, dusty setting. This appropriation piece challenges traditional notions of authorship and originality, which aligns with the principles of Conceptual Art.
