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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April Gornik (1953)
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Paul Cadmus (1904 - 1999)
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Eero Saarinen (1910 - 1961)
Eero Saarinen
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Terry Rodgers (1947)
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1947
Lynne Drexler (1928 - 1999)
Lynne Drexler
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Donald De Lue (1897 - 1988)
Donald De Lue
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Vera Lutter (1960)
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1960
Terry Roger Adkins (1953 - 2014)
Terry Roger Adkins
1953 - 2014
Sheila Hicks (1934)
Sheila Hicks
1934
Jacob Lawrence (1917 - 2000)
Jacob Lawrence
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Eulabee Dix (1878 - 1961)
Eulabee Dix
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Jackson Pollock (1912 - 1956)
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John Woodhouse Audubon (1812 - 1862)
John Woodhouse Audubon
1812 - 1862

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Johann Martin von Rohden (1778 - 1868)
Johann Martin von Rohden
1778 - 1868
Albert Baertsoen (1866 - 1922)
Albert Baertsoen
1866 - 1922
William Alexander Coulter (1849 - 1936)
William Alexander Coulter
1849 - 1936
Helene von Pausinger (1839 - 1915)
Helene von Pausinger
1839 - 1915
Eugène Joors (1850 - 1910)
Eugène Joors
1850 - 1910
John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836 - 1893)
John Atkinson Grimshaw
1836 - 1893
Rudolf Koller (1828 - 1905)
Rudolf Koller
1828 - 1905
Michele Cascella (1892 - 1989)
Michele Cascella
1892 - 1989
Joseph Kehren (1817 - 1880)
Joseph Kehren
1817 - 1880
Ramón Martí i Alsina (1826 - 1894)
Ramón Martí i Alsina
1826 - 1894
William Barnes Wollen (1857 - 1936)
William Barnes Wollen
1857 - 1936
Jacobus van Looy (1855 - 1930)
Jacobus van Looy
1855 - 1930
Antal Berkes (1874 - 1938)
Antal Berkes
1874 - 1938
Georges Louis Charles Busson (1859 - 1933)
Georges Louis Charles Busson
1859 - 1933
Cesare Vianello (1862 - 1953)
Cesare Vianello
1862 - 1953
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