Artwork
Dismounted: The Fourth Troopers Moving the Led Horses
Dismounted: The Fourth Troopers Moving the Led Horses is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Frederic Remington. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
About this work
Overview
Dismounted: The Fourth Troopers Moving the Led Horses is an oil painting created by Frederic Remington in 1896. It is part of the Clark Art Institute's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a group of horsemen navigating a desert landscape, with horses in various states of movement. The riders wear cowboy hats and dark jackets, and some are holding reins or gesturing.
Technique & Style
Remington used earth tones to evoke the dusty atmosphere, and loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey the energy of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frederic Sackrider Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in the genre of Western American Art.
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