Shotgun Hospitality (1908) by Frederic Remington

Shotgun Hospitality - Frederic Remington - 1908

Artwork Information

TitleShotgun Hospitality
ArtistFrederic Remington
Date1908
Art MovementImpressionism,Tonalism

About Shotgun Hospitality

The artwork, titled “Shotgun Hospitality,” was created by Frederic Remington in 1908. It belongs to the genres of Impressionism and Tonalism and is classified as a genre painting.

The artwork depicts a nighttime scene featuring three figures gathered around a campfire near a covered wagon. The figure in the foreground is draped in a cloak and appears with their back to the viewer, silhouetted by the warm light of the campfire. To the right, two additional figures are illuminated by the same light; they are adorned in what appears to be native attire. The campfire casts a glow that contrasts starkly with the deep shadows surrounding the scene, creating a sense of intimacy amidst the open, rural setting. The covered wagon, with its large wooden wheels, serves as the central background element, and various supplies are strewn around the campsite. The overall composition emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow, a characteristic feature of the Tonalism movement, while the brushwork and atmospheric effects are reminiscent of Impressionism.

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