Artwork

Nothing But Cheerful Looks Followed the Bat

Nothing But Cheerful Looks Followed the Bat, by Frederic Remington, oil, 1900
Nothing But Cheerful Looks Followed the Bat, by Frederic Remington, oil, 1900

Nothing But Cheerful Looks Followed the Bat is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Frederic Remington. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

Nothing But Cheerful Looks Followed the Bat is an oil painting by Frederic Remington, created in 1900, and is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a shirtless Native American man walking in the foreground, with a cloth draped over his shoulder, amidst a desert landscape with buildings and onlookers in the background, conveying a sense of warmth and brightness.

Technique & Style

Remington's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with contrasting light and dark areas that add to the overall atmosphere of the scene.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Frederic Remington

Artist

Frederic Remington

Frederic Sackrider Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in the genre of Western American Art.