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

Creators USA

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1958 - 1994
Arthur Clifton Goodwin (1864 - 1929)
Arthur Clifton Goodwin
1864 - 1929
Willem de Kooning (1904 - 1997)
Willem de Kooning
1904 - 1997
Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741 - 1828)
Jean-Antoine Houdon
1741 - 1828
Arne Besser (1935)
Arne Besser
1935
Leelee Kimmel (1983)
Leelee Kimmel
1983
Betye Saar (1926)
Betye Saar
1926
George Platt Lynes (1907 - 1955)
George Platt Lynes
1907 - 1955
Betty (Elizabeth) Woodman (Abrahams) (1930 - 2018)
Betty (Elizabeth) Woodman (Abrahams)
1930 - 2018
Maria Nordman (1943)
Maria Nordman
1943
James Augustus Joseph Van Der Zee (1886 - 1983)
James Augustus Joseph Van Der Zee
1886 - 1983
Matt Lamb (1932 - 2012)
Matt Lamb
1932 - 2012
Hedda Sterne (1910 - 2011)
Hedda Sterne
1910 - 2011
Joseph Rubin (1948 - 2014)
Joseph Rubin
1948 - 2014
Yigal Ozeri (1958)
Yigal Ozeri
1958
Oscar Florianus Bluemner (1867 - 1938)
Oscar Florianus Bluemner
1867 - 1938

Creators American Realism

John Longstaff (1861 - 1941)
John Longstaff
1861 - 1941
Richard Ansdell (1815 - 1885)
Richard Ansdell
1815 - 1885
Blanche Hoschedé Monet (1865 - 1947)
Blanche Hoschedé Monet
1865 - 1947
Georg Siebert (1896 - 1984)
Georg Siebert
1896 - 1984
Reinhold Felderhoff (1865 - 1919)
Reinhold Felderhoff
1865 - 1919
Serafima Vasilievna Shakhrai (1905 - 1981)
Serafima Vasilievna Shakhrai
1905 - 1981
Hermann Urban (1866 - 1946)
Hermann Urban
1866 - 1946
Godefroy Durand (1832 - 1896)
Godefroy Durand
1832 - 1896
Ernst Lang (XIX century - ?)
Ernst Lang
XIX century - ?
Arthur Lee (1881 - 1961)
Arthur Lee
1881 - 1961
Charles Georges Souillet (1861 - 1947)
Charles Georges Souillet
1861 - 1947
Thomas Alexander Harrison (1853 - 1930)
Thomas Alexander Harrison
1853 - 1930
Charles Frederick William Mielatz (1864 - 1919)
Charles Frederick William Mielatz
1864 - 1919
Albert Burkart (1898 - 1982)
Albert Burkart
1898 - 1982
Halid Naci (1875 - 1927)
Halid Naci
1875 - 1927
Louis- Auguste Lapito (1803 - 1874)
Louis- Auguste Lapito
1803 - 1874
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