Frederic Remington

Lugar: Canton

Nascido: 1861

Morte: 1909

Biografia:

Early Life and Education

, an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer, was born on October 4, 1861, in Canton, New York. His family, of French Basque ancestry, had a strong influence on his early life. Remington's father, Colonel Seth Pierrepont Remington, was a hardware store owner and a colonel in the American Civil War. This exposure to the military and the Wild West would later shape Remington's artistic style. Remington attended Vermont Episcopal Institute, a church-run military school, where he began to develop his drawing skills. He then transferred to another military school, but his lack of focus and laziness led him to pursue a career in art instead of the military.

Artistic Career

Remington's first published illustration was a cartoon of a "bandaged football player" for the Yale Courant, the student newspaper at Yale University, where he attended art school. He found that action drawing and depicting scenes from the American West fascinated him more than traditional art training. In 1881, Remington made his first trip to Montana, which marked the beginning of his authentic view of the Western United States. This experience influenced his subsequent artwork, featuring cowboys, American Indians, and the U.S. Cavalry.

Notable Works

• My Ranch, a painting showcasing Remington's unique style, is one of his most famous works.
• Waiting in the Moonlight, another notable piece, demonstrates Remington's ability to capture the essence of the American West.
• Remington's artwork can be found in various museums, including the Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg, New York, which is dedicated to preserving his legacy.

Legacy and Influence

Frederic Remington's contributions to Western American art are undeniable. His work has been a source of inspiration for many artists, including N. C. Wyeth and Zane Grey. The Frederic Remington Art Museum, with its extensive collection of his original paintings, sketches, and sculptures, serves as a testament to his enduring influence. Explore more of Frederic Remington's artwork on Wikioo.org: [https://Wikioo.org/@/Frederic-Remington](https://Wikioo.org/@/frederic-remington) Discover the evolution of Western American art with Wikioo.org's Timeline: [https://en.Wikioo.org.com/Art.nsf/Timeline](https://en.Wikioo.org.com/art.nsf/timeline)