I think he is a campesino - maybe a shepherd- he was just chilling on top of the hill (about 2.5 miles from sea level! Near Huaraz). He definitely didn't speak much Spanish (him). Sweater is probably homemade! Thank you.
Is that the Norman Rockwell painting in your painting? That looks pretty cool. Didn't notice it at first, but I like the idea of a painting in a painting . .. or is your painting looking at his painting?? Either way, I like it.