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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Wayman Adams (1883 - 1959)
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Alek (Aleksandr Vladimirovich) Rapoport (1933 - 1997)
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Charles Ethan Porter (1847 - 1923)
Charles Ethan Porter
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Vincent Pepi (1926 - 2020)
Vincent Pepi
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Vera Lutter (1960)
Vera Lutter
1960
Marvin Dorwart Cone (1891 - 1965)
Marvin Dorwart Cone
1891 - 1965
Ralph Albert Blakelock (1847 - 1919)
Ralph Albert Blakelock
1847 - 1919
Thomas Doughty (1793 - 1856)
Thomas Doughty
1793 - 1856
Don Eddy (1944)
Don Eddy
1944
John Quincy Adams Ward (1830 - 1910)
John Quincy Adams Ward
1830 - 1910
Jean-Michel Frank (1895 - 1941)
Jean-Michel Frank
1895 - 1941
Louise Lawler (1947)
Louise Lawler
1947
Don Troiani (1949)
Don Troiani
1949
Anna Mary Grandma Moses (1860 - 1961)
Anna Mary Grandma Moses
1860 - 1961
James Jebusa Shannon (1862 - 1923)
James Jebusa Shannon
1862 - 1923

Creators American Realism

Nikolay Alekseevich Kasatkin (1859 - 1930)
Nikolay Alekseevich Kasatkin
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Bryan Hook (1856 - 1924)
Bryan Hook
1856 - 1924
Benno Adam (1812 - 1892)
Benno Adam
1812 - 1892
Frank McKelvey (1895 - 1974)
Frank McKelvey
1895 - 1974
Max Koner (1854 - 1900)
Max Koner
1854 - 1900
Ammi Phillips (1788 - 1865)
Ammi Phillips
1788 - 1865
Charles van den Eycken II (1859 - 1923)
Charles van den Eycken II
1859 - 1923
Julius Scheuerer (1859 - 1913)
Julius Scheuerer
1859 - 1913
Johannes Albert Neuhuys (1844 - 1914)
Johannes Albert Neuhuys
1844 - 1914
Glennray Tutor (1950)
Glennray Tutor
1950
Frants Peter Didrik Henningsen (1850 - 1908)
Frants Peter Didrik Henningsen
1850 - 1908
Ludwig von Senger (1873 - 1937)
Ludwig von Senger
1873 - 1937
Dugald Sutherland MacColl (1859 - 1948)
Dugald Sutherland MacColl
1859 - 1948
Ludwig Muninger (1929 - 1997)
Ludwig Muninger
1929 - 1997
Olof August Andreas Jernberg (1855 - 1935)
Olof August Andreas Jernberg
1855 - 1935
Pierre-Isidore Bureau (1822 - 1876)
Pierre-Isidore Bureau
1822 - 1876
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