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

Emily Mason (1932 - 2019)
Emily Mason
1932 - 2019
Jesus Bautista Moroles (1950 - 2015)
Jesus Bautista Moroles
1950 - 2015
Ida Kohlmeyer (1912 - 1997)
Ida Kohlmeyer
1912 - 1997
Aaron Schickler (1922 - 2015)
Aaron Schickler
1922 - 2015
Jamie Wyeth (1946)
Jamie Wyeth
1946
Roman Grigoryevich Chatov (1900 - 1987)
Roman Grigoryevich Chatov
1900 - 1987
Marilyn Minter (1948)
Marilyn Minter
1948
Barnaby Furnas (1973)
Barnaby Furnas
1973
Brenda Putnam (1890 - 1975)
Brenda Putnam
1890 - 1975
Ronnie Cutrone (1948 - 2013)
Ronnie Cutrone
1948 - 2013
Nicole Eisenman (1965)
Nicole Eisenman
1965
Ralph Albert Blakelock (1847 - 1919)
Ralph Albert Blakelock
1847 - 1919
Philip-Lorca diCorcia (1951)
Philip-Lorca diCorcia
1951
Derek Paul Boyle (1985)
Derek Paul Boyle
1985
Roy Schatt (1909 - 2002)
Roy Schatt
1909 - 2002
Chaim Moiseevich Livshits (1912 - 1994)
Chaim Moiseevich Livshits
1912 - 1994

Creators American Realism

Alice Hogarth Nicholson (1865 - 1950)
Alice Hogarth Nicholson
1865 - 1950
Lev Alexandrovich Russov (1926 - 1987)
Lev Alexandrovich Russov
1926 - 1987
Gunnar Berg (1863 - 1893)
Gunnar Berg
1863 - 1893
Lev Feliksovich Lagorio (1827 - 1905)
Lev Feliksovich Lagorio
1827 - 1905
André Aaron Bilis (1893 - 1971)
André Aaron Bilis
1893 - 1971
Julius Jacob II (1842 - 1929)
Julius Jacob II
1842 - 1929
Carl Cäsar Cramer (1822 - 1889)
Carl Cäsar Cramer
1822 - 1889
Hugo Köcke (1874 - 1956)
Hugo Köcke
1874 - 1956
Karel Frans Philippeau (1825 - 1897)
Karel Frans Philippeau
1825 - 1897
Janos Czencz (1885 - 1960)
Janos Czencz
1885 - 1960
Georgy Grigoryevich Nissky (1903 - 1987)
Georgy Grigoryevich Nissky
1903 - 1987
Ole Ring (1902 - 1972)
Ole Ring
1902 - 1972
John Butler Yeats (1839 - 1922)
John Butler Yeats
1839 - 1922
Alfred Stevens (1823 - 1906)
Alfred Stevens
1823 - 1906
Friedrich Josef Nicolai Heydendahl (1844 - 1906)
Friedrich Josef Nicolai Heydendahl
1844 - 1906
Albert Thomas Jarvis Gilbert (1876 - 1927)
Albert Thomas Jarvis Gilbert
1876 - 1927