The artwork titled “Charge of the Rough Riders at San Juan Hill” was created by Frederic Remington in 1898. This piece belongs to the Impressionism art movement and falls within the genre of battle painting.
In the artwork, a dynamic and intense scene is depicted where soldiers, most notably the Rough Riders, are shown in the midst of charging at San Juan Hill. The artist captures a sense of urgency and chaos as the troops advance through a meadow, with some soldiers already fallen, conveying the fierce and brutal nature of the battle. The composition is dominated by vibrant greens of the grass and trees, contrasting with the soldiers’ uniforms and creating a vivid portrayal of this historical event. The expressions and motions of the figures reflect the high energy and tumult of the moment. The presence of a mounted officer in the background adds to the narrative, directing the charge in this crucial historical episode.