Artwork
The Interpreter Waved at the Youth
The Interpreter Waved at the Youth 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.
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Overview
The Interpreter Waved at the Youth 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 gathering of figures, including cowboys and Native Americans, around a central figure in a long white robe, set against a desert landscape with hills.
Technique & Style
Remington's use of earthy tones effectively captures the desert environment, drawing attention to the central figure amidst the assembled group.
Context
The work is characteristic of Remington's oeuvre, which often explores themes related to the American West.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Frederic Sackrider Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in the genre of Western American Art.
