Artwork

The Infantry Square

The Infantry Square, by Frederic Remington, oil, 1897
The Infantry Square, by Frederic Remington, oil, 1897

The Infantry Square is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Frederic Remington. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

About this work

Overview

The Infantry Square is an oil painting by Frederic Remington, created in 1897. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tense scene of soldiers in a square formation, under attack or in the midst of battle. The dark uniforms and helmets of the soldiers, combined with the blurred, smoky background, convey a sense of chaos and disorder.

Technique & Style

Remington's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes creates a dramatic effect, emphasizing the intensity and urgency of the scene. The contrast between the sharp, detailed figures in the foreground and the hazy background adds to the overall sense of tension.

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.