Replete with stunning reproductions of their greatest works, this volume documents how two of America's foremost artists defined the nation's vision of the expanding West, and captured forever the emotions of a now-vanished era.
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Presents and critically analyzes Russell's paintings which portray such subjects as Indians, cowboys, outlaws, trappers, and explorers and which celebrate the romance, hardship, and excitement of life in the Old...
"Beginning about 1825 the frontier artists of the American West helped shape the national identity through their collective images of the region. Following in their footsteps were Frederic Remington (1861-1909)...
From reviews of the first edition: "Richly illustrated . . . this handsome volume presents the rugged beauty and rowdy spirit of life on the frontier, as captured by two master painters." —Art Gallery International ". . . large color ...
A lavishly illustrated, full-color guidebook covers the lives, works, and notable contributions of two important artists of the American West.
It is their hope that this collection at Tacoma Art Museum will continue to inspire others in the years to come"--
Beautifully illustrated with more than 150 figures and 100 color plates, this book offers insightful essays by notable art historians who explore Remington’s experiences in Taos, New Mexico, and other parts of the West.
Western art of America's frontier years, from about 1825 to 1925, has traditionally been perceived as the art most representative of the country's cultural and historical essence. European American explorers...
50 Charles M. Russell Paintings of the Old American West from the Amon Carter Museum