The Western Art of Frederic Remington - Ballentine Books 0345335155

The art of Frederic Remington defined the American West during his lifetime and played a major role in creating the popular image of the West that persists today. In both painting and sculpture, he portrayed the action and drama of the West. Remington’s subjects, the military, the cowboy, and the American Indian, centered on conflict. In some of his best works, conflict was not only the subject, but also created the aesthetic tension of the artwork.

Although closely identified with the American West, Remington actually spent much of his life in the East. Born October 4, 1861, in Canton, New York, Frederic was the only child of Seth Pierre Remington and Clara Bascomb Sackrider Remington. Remington attended the Yale College School of the Fine Arts for three semesters beginning in 1878, and also played football on the Yale team. After his father died, he left school and started working as a reporter.

Compiled by Matthew Baigell. Soft cover, Pre-owned in very good condition.