Book Gauchos: Icons of Argentina

The gaucho is an iconic symbol of the romantic ideal of love of freedom and pristine landscapes. Aldo Sessa, a renowned Argentinian artist, has spent months touring Argentina in every corner, without sparing his efforts or his sacrifices, to follow and record the footsteps of these expert nomadic riders who preserve the Argentinian tradition. Quietly, without distracting them, Sessa captured the gauchos in all the moments of their rustic daily life, about 50,000 images in total, each of them taken to fulfill the promise made to Juan José Güiraldes, the legendary writer Argentinian, aviator and founding president of the Argentinian Gaucho Confederation, to perpetuate the spirit of the gauchos. This spectacular volume captivates readers with sweeping views, fascinating details of traditional gaucho clothing and equipment, and fascinating portraits of men young and old and their loyal equine workmates.

- 190 pages
- More than 100 illustrations
- English language
- Published in May 2018
- L 12.99 x W 16.77 x D 1.14 in
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- 32.0 lbs.

The gaucho is an iconic symbol of the romantic ideal of the love of freedom and of the unspoiled landscape. With his camera, renowned Argentine artist Aldo Sessa spent months on end traveling around Argentina to its farthest reaches, sparing no effort or sacrifice, to follow and record the traces of these expert nomadic horsemen who preserve the Argentine tradition. Silently, without distracting them, Sessa captured the gauchos at all instances of their rustic daily life, around 50,000 images in total, each shot in fulfillment of a promise to Juan José Güiraldes, the legendary Argentine writer, aviator, and founding president of the Argentine Gaucho Confederation to eternalize the gaucho spirit. This spectacular volume captivates readers with sweeping vistas, fascinating details of traditional gaucho clothing and equipment, and compelling portraits of men young and old and their staunch equine workmates.