Frederic Remington (1861 - 1909)

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Frederic Remington

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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Date and place of birt:4 october 1861, Canton, USA
Date and place of death:26 december 1909, Ridgefield, USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Illustrator, Painter, Sculptor, Writer
Art style:American Realism, Impressionism, Realism

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Willem de Kooning (1904 - 1997)
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Philip Pearlstein (1924 - 2022)
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Charles Louis Goeller (1901 - 1955)
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Leon Kroll (1884 - 1974)
Leon Kroll
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Anne Collier (1970)
Anne Collier
1970
Jules Maidoff (1933)
Jules Maidoff
1933
Walead Beshty (1976)
Walead Beshty
1976
August Laux (1847 - 1921)
August Laux
1847 - 1921
Robert Laurent (1890 - 1970)
Robert Laurent
1890 - 1970
Edward Hicks (1780 - 1849)
Edward Hicks
1780 - 1849
Levi Wells Prentice (1851 - 1935)
Levi Wells Prentice
1851 - 1935
Henry Mosler (1841 - 1920)
Henry Mosler
1841 - 1920
Yigal Ozeri (1958)
Yigal Ozeri
1958
Michele D'ermo (1957)
Michele D'ermo
1957
Rosemary Cove (1936)
Rosemary Cove
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Creators American Realism

Heinrich Steinike (1825 - 1909)
Heinrich Steinike
1825 - 1909
Paul Alfred Schroeter (Schröter) (1866 - 1946)
Paul Alfred Schroeter (Schröter)
1866 - 1946
Arthur Ambrose McEvoy (1877 - 1927)
Arthur Ambrose McEvoy
1877 - 1927
Hale Aspacio Woodruff (1900 - 1980)
Hale Aspacio Woodruff
1900 - 1980
Vera Efremovna Pestel (Bal'i) (1887 - 1952)
Vera Efremovna Pestel (Bal'i)
1887 - 1952
Franz Nagy (1888 - 1962)
Franz Nagy
1888 - 1962
Pieter Cornelisz van Rijck (1567 - 1637)
Pieter Cornelisz van Rijck
1567 - 1637
Gustav Marx (1855 - 1928)
Gustav Marx
1855 - 1928
Armand Guillaumin (1841 - 1927)
Armand Guillaumin
1841 - 1927
Walther Wünnenberg (1818 - 1900)
Walther Wünnenberg
1818 - 1900
Antonio Ribas Oliver (1845 - 1911)
Antonio Ribas Oliver
1845 - 1911
David Nestorovich Kakabadze (1889 - 1952)
David Nestorovich Kakabadze
1889 - 1952
Costantino Pandiani (1837 - 1922)
Costantino Pandiani
1837 - 1922
Pieter Cornelisz Verbeeck (1610 - 1654)
Pieter Cornelisz Verbeeck
1610 - 1654
Carlo Ignazio Pozzi (1786 - 1842)
Carlo Ignazio Pozzi
1786 - 1842
Henry Collen (1797 - 1879)
Henry Collen
1797 - 1879
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