Conrad Schwiering's landscape scene of a cowboy on horseback leading a herd of horses across a shallow river is emblematic of the daily rituals and activities associated with the livelihood of the American cowboy. Kicking up dust as they walk down the hill toward the river, the horses navigate the dry rocky landscape. Splashing through the cool water, the cowboy at front turns his head back to ensure that his herd follows right behind him as he leads them back home.
