The artwork titled “Prospecting for Cattle Range” was created by Frederic Remington in the year 1889. This work belongs to the Impressionism art movement and falls under the genre painting category.
In the artwork, two cowboys are depicted riding through a wooded landscape, each mounted on horseback. The scene is set in a rugged terrain dotted with fallen trees and characterized by sparse vegetation, capturing the essence of the American West. One cowboy leads the way, attentively surveying the environment, while the other follows closely. The artist skillfully employs light and color to portray the textures of the landscape and the gear worn by the cowboys, adding a sense of realism and vitality to the scene. The overall composition is dynamic, suggesting movement and the arduous journey undertaken by these cowboys in their search for suitable cattle grazing lands.