Buying Polo Ponies in the West (1905) by Frederic Remington

Buying Polo Ponies in the West - Frederic Remington - 1905

Artwork Information

TitleBuying Polo Ponies in the West
ArtistFrederic Remington
Date1905
Art MovementImpressionism

About Buying Polo Ponies in the West

The artwork, titled “Buying Polo Ponies in the West,” was created by Frederic Remington in 1905. This piece falls under the genre of genre painting and is part of the Impressionism art movement.

In the artwork, three men stand around a saddled horse, seemingly engaged in conversation, likely discussing the potential purchase of the horse. The setting appears to be a rural, possibly western, environment characterized by the sandy ground and rustic buildings in the background, with additional horses visible in the distance. The warm, vibrant colors and the use of light and shadow are indicative of the Impressionist style, adding a sense of realism and immediacy to the scene. The men’s attire and the overall composition reflect the authenticity and essence of life in the American West during that era.

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