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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Herbert Adams (1858 - 1945)
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Grace Carpenter Hudson (1865 - 1937)
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Washington Allston (1779 - 1843)
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Mary Cassatt (1844 - 1926)
Mary Cassatt
1844 - 1926
Robert Cottingham (1935)
Robert Cottingham
1935
Luise Kimme (1939 - 2013)
Luise Kimme
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Loie Hollowell (1983)
Loie Hollowell
1983
Thomas Birch (1779 - 1851)
Thomas Birch
1779 - 1851
Alberto Mijangos (1925 - 2007)
Alberto Mijangos
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Chris Antemann (1970)
Chris Antemann
1970
Abraham Anderson (1847 - 1940)
Abraham Anderson
1847 - 1940
Grace Hartigan (1922 - 2008)
Grace Hartigan
1922 - 2008
Nicholas Krushenick (1929 - 1999)
Nicholas Krushenick
1929 - 1999
Joseph Vergel (Joe) Riley (1964 - 2007)
Joseph Vergel (Joe) Riley
1964 - 2007
Lee Friedlander (1934)
Lee Friedlander
1934

Creators American Realism

John William Bottomley (1816 - 1900)
John William Bottomley
1816 - 1900
Ambrose McCarthy Patterson (1877 - 1966)
Ambrose McCarthy Patterson
1877 - 1966
Feodor Szerbakow (1911 - 2009)
Feodor Szerbakow
1911 - 2009
Mieczysław Kościelniak (1912 - 1993)
Mieczysław Kościelniak
1912 - 1993
Bruno Eyermann (1888 - 1961)
Bruno Eyermann
1888 - 1961
Ignacio Leon y Escosura (1834 - 1901)
Ignacio Leon y Escosura
1834 - 1901
Olga Potthast von Minden (1869 - 1942)
Olga Potthast von Minden
1869 - 1942
Edith von Sanden-Guja (1894 - 1979)
Edith von Sanden-Guja
1894 - 1979
Aleksandr Ivanovich Morozov (1902 - 1997)
Aleksandr Ivanovich Morozov
1902 - 1997
Ludwig Obersteiner (1857 - 1896)
Ludwig Obersteiner
1857 - 1896
Julius Exter (1863 - 1939)
Julius Exter
1863 - 1939
Giuseppe Casciaro (1861 - 1941)
Giuseppe Casciaro
1861 - 1941
Constant Dutilleux (1807 - 1865)
Constant Dutilleux
1807 - 1865
Alexander Schwabe (1824 - 1872)
Alexander Schwabe
1824 - 1872
Antonio Puccinelli (1822 - 1897)
Antonio Puccinelli
1822 - 1897
Jamie Wyeth (1946)
Jamie Wyeth
1946
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