A Brush with the Redskins (1891) by Frederic Remington

A Brush with the Redskins - Frederic Remington - 1891

Artwork Information

TitleA Brush with the Redskins
ArtistFrederic Remington
Date1891
Art MovementImpressionism

About A Brush with the Redskins

“A Brush with the Redskins,” executed by Frederic Remington in 1891, belongs to the Impressionism movement and can be classified within the genre of battle painting. The artwork vividly captures the tension and dynamism characteristic of combat scenes, which is a testament to Remington’s mastery.

The artwork portrays a dramatic moment with three figures clad in frontier attire, engaged in a tense battle scene. Positioned amidst a rugged natural setting marked by fallen timber and coarse terrain, the tightly clustered trio wields rifles with utmost concentration. Their expressions and postures convey a heightened sense of urgency and determination as they confront an unseen adversary. The textures of their clothing, the meticulous detail in their weaponry, and the tangible tension in the atmosphere are rendered with an impressionistic flair, highlighting Remington’s ability to blend narrative intensity with artistic finesse. The use of light and shadow further enhances the immediacy and drama of the scene, encapsulating the peril and bravery inherent in such frontier encounters.

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