Original 1850s Painting of a Mexican Rurales Trumpeter – 7th Regiment by Lt. D. Carrall 35.25" x 26.5"

This powerful mid-19th-century painting captures a fully uniformed trumpeter of the elite Mexican Rurales, rendered from life by Lieutenant D. Carrall. The work includes two hand-lettered inscriptions integral to the composition:
• “Painted from life by the Lieutenant D. Carrall”
• “Trumpeter of the 7th Regiment of Mexicans Rurales”

Painted during a pivotal moment in frontier history, this portrait stands as both documentation and tribute. The Rurales were Mexico’s mounted rural police, tasked with keeping order across vast regions—including territories that would later become the American Southwest.

The figure’s upright posture, detailed uniform, and poised expression reflect the discipline and formality of the Rurales, offering a window into mid-19th-century identity, military pride, and cross-cultural legacy. Recently cleaned and preserved, the canvas remains in its original frame, which shows desirable vintage patina consistent with its age.

An exceptional museum-worthy piece, this painting offers collectors, historians, and design-forward clients a rare opportunity to own a firsthand artifact from the Mexican era of the West.