Sculptures — Kunst & Antiquitäten
Ernst Seger was a German sculptor and medalist, professor.
Seger studied at the Breslau School of Art with Robert Hertel and Christian Behrens, he also studied in Paris, and from the late 1880s he first executed large commissions for public monuments. The sculptor worked in Auguste Rodin's studio in Paris before opening his own studio in Berlin. Ernst Seger became famous primarily for his Art Nouveau female nudes.
Victor Heinrich Seifert was an Austrian sculptor.
Seifert studied first at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna and later at the Berlin Academy of Art. After the end of World War I, he created many war memorials for German cities and towns, for which he became famous. Seifert also worked on classical nude sculptures in bronze.
Frederic Sackrider Remington, an American artist born in 1861 in Canton, New York, is celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the American West. Specializing in painting, sculpture, and illustration, Remington captured the essence of Western life through dynamic scenes of cowboys, Native Americans, and the U.S. Cavalry, evoking a nostalgic era that was quickly vanishing by the late 19th century.
Remington's early experiences in the West, which included ventures into sheepherding and prospecting, profoundly influenced his artwork. Despite initial business failures and personal setbacks, his first-hand encounters with the rugged landscapes and frontier characters provided authentic material for his art. By the mid-1880s, Remington’s work began to gain recognition, and he quickly established himself as a significant figure in Western art, contributing illustrations to popular magazines like Harper’s Weekly.
In his later years, Remington's style evolved, displaying a notable shift towards impressionism and atmospheric mood in his "Nocturnes" series. These paintings are characterized by a dramatic use of light and shadow to convey the mystery and tension of nighttime in the West. Despite his own critical self-view, these works were highly regarded and marked a significant contribution to American art history. Remington’s art is featured in major collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg, New York, preserving his legacy as an icon of American culture.
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