Original 1850s Painting of a Mexican Rurales Trumpeter 7th Regiment by Lt. D. Carrall

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Painted from life and inscribed on the front by Lt. D. Carrall, this rare 19th-century portrait of a trumpeter of the 7th Regiment of Mexican Rurales carries unusual immediacy, documentary power, and frontier presence.


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Painted from life and inscribed by Lt. D. Carrall, this rare original 1850s portrait captures a trumpeter of the 7th Regiment of the Mexican Rurales with striking immediacy and historical depth.

Painted from life and signed into the scene by Lt. D. Carrall, this portrait captures a trumpeter of the 7th Regiment of Mexican Rurales with striking clarity and historical weight.

The identifying inscriptions are part of the painting itself, including “A Trumpeter of the 7th Regiment of Mexican Rurales” and “Painted from life by the Lieutenant D. Carrall.” That painted text gives the work unusual intimacy and documentary strength.

A compelling piece for collectors of Western history, Mexican military material, and early California and Southwest art.

Original frame. Recently cleaned and preserved, frame shows age-appropriate patina. 35.25 in. x 26.5 in.

Additional Information

The Mexican Rurales were a mounted rural police force known for maintaining order across remote territories in 19th-century Mexico. Painted from life and inscribed on the front by Lt. D. Carrall, this work carries unusual documentary power as well as visual presence. Museum-worthy and historically resonant, it offers a rare and compelling image tied to the military culture of the Mexican frontier.